Micranthes careyana (Gray) Small

Locations ofMicranthes careyana (Gray) Small in Virginia

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Family
Saxifragaceae
Botanical Name
Micranthes careyana (Gray) Small
Common Name
Carey's Saxifrage
Synonym(s)
Saxifraga careyana Gray
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Micranthes careyana (A. Gray) Small
Comments
Recent studies by Max Lanning at Western Carolina University determined that most Virginia populations of the careyana/caroliniana pair are M. caroliniana. To date, M. careyana is known only from Scott County.
Habitat
Sheltered, seepy, rock face in rich cove forest. Rare, sw. mountains; known from a single collection on the n. face of Clinch Mountain, near Hilton, Scott County.
Native Status
Native

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