Chrysosplenium oppositifolium
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Chrysosplenium oppositifolium
Also known as:
Golden Saxifrage (opposite-leaved)
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.20 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
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and are often added to salads and soups. The leaves of this plant are quite small in size and have a distinct bitter taste, especially in warm weather.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
31/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Provides shade and supports moisture retention, creating a suitable habitat for Chrysosplenium oppositifolium. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Acts as a ground cover to suppress weeds and its aromatic qualities may repel pests. |
|
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed |
Helps in maintaining soil moisture and provides a lush ground cover that benefits Chrysosplenium oppositifolium. |
|
Diplotaxis tenuifolia Perennial Wall Rocket |
Provides structural support and habitat for beneficial insects, enhancing ecosystem diversity. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Offers dappled shade and helps in creating a microclimate beneficial for Chrysosplenium oppositifolium. |