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Richardson's brookfoam
Scientific Name: Boykinia richardsonii
Family: Saxifragaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Saxifraga rivularis: Alpine Brook Saxifrage
This entry focuses on Saxifraga rivularis, commonly known as Alpine Brook Saxifrage or Brook Saxifrage. It also mentions Boykinia richardsonii (Richardson's Brookfoam), though this is classified differently. Some sources may refer to *Saxifraga elata* as *Boykinia richardsonii*.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Saxifraga rivularis
- Common Names: Alpine Brook Saxifrage, Brook Saxifrage
- Note: *Saxifraga elata* has been synonymized with *Boykinia richardsonii* (Richardson's Brookfoam).
Quirky Facts
- The text associates "Brookfoam" with *Boykinia richardsonii*, suggesting a visual similarity to foam found in brooks.
Distribution and Habitat
The name "Brook Saxifrage" implies a habitat near brooks or streams. The additional common name "Alpine Brook Saxifrage" suggests the plant is often found in mountainous regions.