Chrysosplenium americanum explained

Chrysosplenium americanum, the American golden saxifrage, is a species of golden saxifrage native to eastern North America.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Description

Vegetative characteristics

Its stolons are 0.3-1 mm wide.^[4]

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.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chrysosplenium americanum Schwein. ex Hook.. Plants of the World Online.
2. Web site: Chrysosplenium americanum (American Golden Saxifrage): Minnesota Wildflowers. www.minnesotawildflowers.info.
3. Web site: Chrysosplenium americanum (golden-saxifrage): Go Botany. gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org.
4. Chrysosplenium americanum in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. (n.d.). Retrieved July 24, 2024, from http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250065920
5. MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. July, 24, 2024https://lsa-miflora-p.lsait.lsa.umich.edu/#/record/2663