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Wood saxifrage (Saxifraga mertensiana) is a perennial herb found in the wild across northern and western North America, from Alaska to California, including regions of Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Wood saxifrage (Latin: Saxifraga mertensiana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wood saxifrage is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wood saxifrage grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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