Alternate-leaved golden saxifrage
Chrysosplenium alternifolium
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a creeping plant. The leaves are kidney shaped and alternate.
There are 57 Chrysosplenium species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in alkaline soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Britain, Europe, Ireland, Luxembourg, North America, Slovenia, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in salads and soups.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or division of the clump.
Its other names
Local names
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