Chrysosplenium americanum

Chrysosplenium americanum, the American golden saxifrage, is a species of golden saxifrage native to eastern North America.

Description

Vegetative characteristics

Its stolons are 0.3-1 mm wide.

Generative characteristics

The androecium consists of 8 stamens with red anthers. The fruits produce 6-16 spherical to ovoid, brown seeds.

Cytology

The diploid chromosome count is 2n = 18, 24.

Ecology

Habitat

It occurs in wet habitats along streams in forests and swamps.