About Saxifraga hypnoides L.
Saxifraga hypnoides L., commonly known as mossy saxifrage, cut-leaved saxifrage, Dovedale moss, Eve's cushion, Indian moss, lady's cushion, and queen's cushion, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Saxifragaceae. It is native to northwestern Europe, specifically occurring in Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Ireland, Great Britain, Belgium, and France. It has also been introduced to Czechia, the Eastern Himalayas, and Tibet. Across its native range, tetraploid forms are the predominant type in the northern portion, while diploid forms are more common in the southern portion. Garden-grown forms with red, pinkish, or white flowers are classified as Saxifraga × arendsii.
