Chrysosplenium consists of compact, often stoloniferous perennials that thrive in shaded environments. They feature elongated stems supporting rounded or kidney-shaped foliage, along with small flowers that can be yellow, green, white, or purple, which appear in clusters at the ends of bracts.

Chrysosplenium

Chrysosplenium aff. hebetatum

Chrysosplenium alternifolium is a native species primarily located in the northern and western regions. This perennial reaches a height of approximately 20 cm and spreads through stolons, creating loose carpets of foliage. Its leaves are glossy, rounded, and arranged alternately along the stems. From early spring, small yellow flowers emerge in flattened clusters, accompanied by pale yellow bracts, and continue to bloom over several months.

Chrysosplenium alternifolium

Chrysosplenium americanum

Chrysosplenium davidianum is a semi-evergreen perennial that spreads through fleshy, rooting stems, creating a dense mat. The leaves are rounded, hairy, and have blunt teeth, exhibiting a muted green hue. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces clusters of small yellow flowers at the ends of reddish stems, which are accompanied by yellow-green bracts.

Chrysosplenium davidianum

Chrysosplenium flagelliferum

Chrysosplenium forrestii

Chrysosplenium glechomifolium

Chrysosplenium griffithii

Chrysosplenium hebetatum

Chrysosplenium lanuginosum var. formosanum

This evergreen perennial grows low to the ground, typically reaching a height of about 15 cm. Its broad leaves are a dark grey-green, often highlighted with deep, bronzy red tones during colder temperatures. In late winter and early spring, it produces clusters of greenish-white flowers featuring distinct pink-tipped stamens.

Chrysosplenium macrophyllum

Chrysosplenium macrophyllum green-flowered

Chrysosplenium macrostemon var. shiobarense

Chrysosplenium nepalense

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium is a native species commonly found throughout much of Britain. This perennial typically reaches a height of around 20 cm and spreads by means of stolons, creating loose mats of foliage. The plant features glossy, rounded leaves that grow in pairs. From early spring and lasting several months, small yellow flowers emerge in flattened clusters, accompanied by yellowish bracts.