Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage
Patch of Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage
Yellow-green sepals and yellow anthers
Side view of flower
Opposite leaves
Chrysosplenium oppositifolium
Saxifragaceae
February to July
It is found throughout the country, except for the SE Midlands
and East Anglia.
See the BSBI distribution map for Opposite-leaved
It grows in boggy ground and
wet areas in woods, banks of streams, canal towpaths and on
wet rocks - mainly in shade.
Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage is a native, perennial, short
herb that spreads by stolons to form large mats..
At the end of February and early March the bright yellow flowers
catch the eye.
The small flowers (3-4mm across) have no petals and the
colour is provided by yellow-green sepals and bright
yellow anthers.
The leaves are broad and opposite.
C. alternifolium, alternative-leaved golden saxifrage, is similar
but less common.
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Patch of Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage
Yellow-green sepals and yellow anthers
Side view of flower
Opposite leaves
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