Saxifragaceae Saxifraga spicata D. Don

Spiked Saxifrage

Alaska Native - Food, Dietary Aid

Use documented by:
Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 65

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Scientific name: Saxifraga spicata D. Don
USDA symbol: SASP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Spiked Saxifrage
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Alaska Native
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dietary Aid
Notes: Leaves used as a fair source of vitamin C.

RECRD: 6918 id: 37346