FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Saxifraga hirculus, Marsh Saxifrage, Gullbrá

Saxifraga hirculus; the marsh saxifrage is typically a plant of the highlands although it occasionally grows on suitable areas in the lowlands. It prefers wet boggy soils. It is member of the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). The Icelandic name of this species is Gullbrá.

A brief introduction to Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Other Saxifages and close relatives

Other Saxifrages and close relatives

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Natural History of Iceland Site  in Dutch

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