• Iñupiaq name: Unavailable
• Family: Saxifragaceae
• Scientific name: Micranthes nelsoniana var. nelsoniana, also Saxifraga punctata
• Distinguishing characteristics: Cordate (heart shaped) leaves are thick and fleshy with rounded purplish edges. Leaves grow from base of plant and stay low to the ground. Flowers in a group at top of tall, fuzzy stalk. Each flower has 5 white petals and a conspicuous green center. 
• Similar species: Cordate leaved saxifrage can sometimes be confused with other members of the Saxifragaceae family because of their similar flowers. To identify this plant, look to the leaves! They are heart shaped (or cordate, hence the name) with scalloped edges. 
• Habitat: Found in dry areas. Prefers rocky soil. 
• Best time to harvest: Mid to late summer.
• Uses: Young leaves stored in seal oil and eaten with fish or meat. Good source of vitamin C and the precursor to vitamin A, Beta-Carotene.

Photos courtesy of the Grand Valley State University Arctic Ecology Program