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
Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Saxifraga
Specific Epithet
oppositifolia
Authorship
L.
7/4/2016
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.
7/1/2016
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.
