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Saxifraga rosacea

Irish Saxifrage
Also known as: Saxifraga cespitosa subsp. decipiens Bonnier & Layens, 1894 +3 more
  • Saxifraga cespitosa subsp. decipiens Bonnier & Layens, 1894
  • Saxifraga cespitosa subsp. rosacea (Moench) Thell.
  • Saxifraga iberica Haw.
  • Saxifraga petraea Roth
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Saxifragaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Saxifraga rosacea (commonly known as Irish Saxifrage) is a shrub within the Saxifragaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Poland

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Norway, Sweden
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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