Plant Details

Chrysosplenium alternifolium

Golden Saxifrage (alternate-leaved)

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General Information

Scientific name: Chrysosplenium alternifolium
Also known as: Golden Saxifrage (alternate-leaved)

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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