Saxifraga oppositifolia L. belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. Flora of the World contains 2 recorded occurrences of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Saxifraga oppositifolia, Davidson, C 13322--Switzerland. Les Violettes. 4 Jul 2016. DSC09126 (407).JPG
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Saxifraga
Specific Epithet
oppositifolia
Authorship
L.
Scientific Name ID
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
Location
Switzerland, Canton Valais, Crans-Montana
46.342972, 7.497833
Location Remarks
North of the village of Crans-Montana. Trails above and west of the Cabane des Violettes Skilift station. C. 2140-2240 m elev.
Collectors
Christopher Davidson, Martin W. Callmander, Beat Bäumler, Sven Buerki, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Alpine meadow land and scree on moderate to steep slopes above and west of skilift terminus.
Location
Switzerland, Canton Valais, Obergoms
46.537611, 8.356306
Location Remarks
Furkastrasse (Hwy 19), campsite just north of Oberwald village, along Rhone River. 1380 m elev.
Collectors
Christopher Davidson, Beat Bäumler, Martin W. Callmander, Sven Buerki, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Exposed rocky, alpine meadowland on steep to gentle slopes above the pass.
