Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium alternifolium)

Family: Saxifragaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Chrysosplenium alternifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from April to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, especially during hot weather. — The leaves are rather small, and there is a distinct bitterness in the flavour, especially during hot weather.

Habitat & North American Range

Acid soils by the sides of streams, wet rocks and wet ground in woods, usually in shade. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)