Chrysosplenium alternifolium
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Chrysosplenium alternifolium
Also known as:
Golden Saxifrage (alternate-leaved)
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves
Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
The leaves can be eaten raw, making them ideal for salads. They are quite small in size and have a bitter taste, especially in warm weather.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
31/07
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple |
Helps in soil retention and moisture preservation due to its extensive root system. |
|
Alnus cordata Italian Alder |
Provides ground cover to suppress weeds and retains soil moisture. |
|
Cardamine pratensis Cuckoo Flower, Lady`s smock |
Attracts beneficial insects and birds, enhancing biodiversity. |
|
Brassica oleracea Perennial broccoli, collards, kale |
Can help repel harmful pests due to its scent, improving plant health. |