Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium)

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

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles. 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 in hot weather. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Added to salads or soups.; The leaves are rather small, and there is a distinct bitterness in the flavour, especially in hot weather.

Habitat & North American Range

Acid soils on the banks of springs and wet shady mountainsides. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)