Flowerers of many colours

Photos Arne Ader

Translation Liis

Golden saxifrage 

Golden saxifrage      Harilik lepiklill    Chrysosplenium alternifolium

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The golden saxifrages flower in wet bog forests, on the banks of water bodies throughout the whole mainland, but for the Saaremaa people the golden saxifrage is unknown.

The golden saxifrage has a peculiar appearance, light yellowish green in colour and even the leaves in the same colour, creating a nice collar around the inflorescence which in turn is supported by the leaves or bracts. The bracts are fleshy and with serrated margins. The golden saxifrage is not easily confused with any other plant

Golden saxifrage