Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage
| Latin Name: | Chrysosplenium oppositifolium |
| Manx Name: | Lus ny lheiyee |
| Season: | March - July |
| Locations where this species is found: | |
| Silverburn River Colby Glen Silverdale Glen Port Soderick Glen Maye South Barrule Glen Mooar Glen Helen Glen Auldyn Groudle Glen Montpelier Clypse and Kerrowdhoo Archallagan Port St Mary Glen Rushen Ballaglass Glen | |
This plant is common on river banks and damp places and can be found in many of the island’s glens. It is called “opposite-leaved” because its leaves are arranged symmetrically opposite one another.
The very similar Alternate-Leaved Golden Saxifrage has leaves that spiral down the stem. If you look closely you should be able to positively identify which type of Golden Saxifrage you are looking at.
The very similar Alternate-Leaved Golden Saxifrage has leaves that spiral down the stem. If you look closely you should be able to positively identify which type of Golden Saxifrage you are looking at.
