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Chrysosplenium glechomifolium: Pacific Golden Saxifrage

Chrysosplenium glechomifolium, commonly known as Pacific golden saxifrage or Pacific watercarpet, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae).

Considerations for Pets and Children

• This plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant and it is not a grass.
• It is found in damp or wet places, such as by the side of shady streams.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Chrysosplenium glechomifolium Nutt.
• Common Names: Pacific golden saxifrage, Pacific watercarpet
• Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Synonyms: C. glechomaefolium
• Related ITIS Name: Chrysosplenium glechomifolium Nutt.

Distribution and Habitat

• Pacific golden saxifrage thrives in moisture-rich environments.
• It is commonly found near damp or wet places, such as along shady streams.
• The plant's distribution includes the Pacific coast, ranging from Alaska southward to California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Pacific golden saxifrage is a perennial herb, meaning it lives for more than two years.
• It typically blooms from late March to May.

Other Species

• Chrysosplenium alternifolium (Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage)
• Chrysosplenium americanum (American golden saxifrage)
• Chrysosplenium grayanum (Pacific Golden Saxifrage - Japan, China)
• Chrysosplenium griffithii var. intermedium (Pacific Golden Saxifrage)
• Chrysosplenium oppositifolium (Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage)

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Pacific Golden Saxifrage is known to have pests and problems.

Further Information

• ARKive offers photos and facts about Chrysosplenium alternifolium (Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage).
• Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chrysosplenium glechomifolium.
• CalPhotos has images of Chrysosplenium glechomifolium.