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Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium

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Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium dylan North Somerset 20 Apr 2023, 9:17 p.m. 26 Mar 2023, 3:57 p.m.
Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:22 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:18 p.m.
Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:22 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:18 p.m.
Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:22 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:18 p.m.
Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:22 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:18 p.m.
Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage - Chrysosplenium oppositifolium dylan North Somerset 20 Apr 2023, 9:09 p.m. 26 Mar 2023, 3:49 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly common only on the Western side of the UK, more scattered in the East. Habitat includes: Damp, shady places such as boggy woodland (wet flushes / shallow springs), stream sides, mountain ledges, grikes, sink-holes in limestone etc. Height: Up to 12 cm. Flowers: February to June. Identification: Has no petals, 8 stamens. Stoloniferous Perennial.