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Wright's golden saxifrage

Scientific Name: Chrysosplenium wrightii

Family: Saxifragaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Wright's Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium wrightii)

Wright's Golden Saxifrage, scientifically known as Chrysosplenium wrightii, is a fascinating plant that thrives in damp environments. This entry provides an overview of its taxonomy, habitat, and other interesting details.

Considerations for Pets

While the provided text doesn't explicitly mention toxicity, it's worth noting that this plant is often found in damp or wet places. Ensure that pets do not ingest large quantities of the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chrysosplenium wrightii Franch. & Savigny
  • Genus: Chrysosplenium
  • Species: wrightii
  • Variety: Chrysosplenium wrightii Franch. & Savigny var. wrightii, Chrysosplenium wrightii Franch. & Savigny var. beringianum (Rose) H. Hara
  • Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage family)
  • Synonyms: The text references "Wright's golden-saxifrage" as a synonym.

Common Names

  • Wright's Golden Saxifrage
  • Wright's Golden-saxifrage
  • Wright's Golden Carpet
  • Bering Sea Water-carpet
  • Dorine de Wright (French)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Wright's Golden Saxifrage is often found on gravelly, granitic soils.
  • It thrives in habitats near damp or wet places, such as shady streams.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Canada (Northwest Territories, Yukon), Mexico, and the United States.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is described as a forb/herb.
  • Requires regular watering, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
  • Its leaves are paired differently than the Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium alternifolium).

Quirky Facts

  • One of the French common names is "dorine quatre tamines", which translates to "dorine four sieves".
  • It's sometimes referred to as "Wright's golden-carpet", conjuring an image of it spreading across the ground.

Related Species

  • Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium alternifolium)
  • Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium)
  • Iowa Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium iowense)

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • uBio
  • Discover Life
  • Flora of North America Vol. 8