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, Alternate-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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