Golden saxifrage (Chrysosplenium)

Where?

Golden saxifrage (Chrysosplenium) grow in Central Europe in wet places next to streams or on rocks in mountain gorges. However, many species also grow in drier places in rock crevices or on gravel slopes.

Appearance?

The Golden saxifrage form a genus of plants of the Saxifragaceae family with about 57 to 65 species. They are a small, perennial, herbaceous plant, with growth heights of 10-20 cm. The stem leaves can be opposite or alternate, are always undivided and grow without stipules, Characteristic of spleenworts are the inflorescences, which are usually surrounded by yellow to green, flat bracts. The calyx consists of usually four yellow, green or even reddish brown sepals with 4, 8 and rarely 10 stamens. The central ovary consists of 2 carpels, the bracts, sepals, stamens and carpels are mostly on one level..