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Golden Saxifrage; Hepática dorada

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Low, slightly hairy, perennial creeping plant. Leaves opposite, rounded or oblong, with blunt teeth. Flowers greenish, 3 to 4 mm, surrounded by bright yellow-green leafy bracts. It grows to 0.2-0.5 m.
The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by flies, beetles, and itself.The plant is self-fertile.
It is in flower from April to July. It grows in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist or wet soil. Leaves are edible, either raw or boiled.

Habitat:

Beech forest. Parque Natural de Saja-Besaya

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired

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