Meadow Saxifrage
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 16th May 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode
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Taken at Dalzell Estate on 20th May 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens.
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Meadow Saxifrage
Meadow Saxifrage

Meadow Saxifrage.
Species:
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AKA: 		Saxifraga granulata.
Saxifragales.
Saxifragaceae.
Perennial Herb.
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Height:
Feature:
 Meadows, grassy banks,shaded river banks and damp woodland.
Up to 36 cms.
Meadow saxifrage's scientific name granulata means 'with grain', while Saxifraga means 'rock-breaker' which could point to it's use as a medicinal plant, when used to break up gall stones and kidney stones