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Ottertail Pass saxifrage

Micranthes tenuis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Saxifragales (Saxifragales)

Species

Micranthes tenuis (Ottertail Pass saxifrage)

Names in Other Languages

French saxifrage ténue

Similar Species in Micranthes

Micranthes pensylvanica

Not Evaluated

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Early Saxifrage

Micranthes virginiensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ottertail Pass saxifrage?

The scientific name of Ottertail Pass saxifrage is Micranthes tenuis. It belongs to the genus Micranthes.

What is the conservation status of Ottertail Pass saxifrage?

Ottertail Pass saxifrage (Micranthes tenuis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ottertail Pass saxifrage live?

Ottertail Pass saxifrage is found in Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Ottertail Pass saxifrage belong to?

Ottertail Pass saxifrage (Micranthes tenuis) belongs to the genus Micranthes, which is part of the taxonomic family Saxifragaceae.

What kingdom does Ottertail Pass saxifrage belong to?

Ottertail Pass saxifrage (Micranthes tenuis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Ottertail Pass saxifrage?

The closest relatives of Ottertail Pass saxifrage in the genus Micranthes include alpine saxifrage, Branch-Lettuce, Early Saxifrage, hawkweed-leaved saxifrage, leafystem saxifrage.