Chrysosplenium echinus
is a perennial herb inhabiting wet locations on rivers in
mountainous regions. The 3-12cm flower stalks bear one or two pairs
of opposite leaves with some serrations on their edges. Rosettes
disappear before flowering time. The flower's calyx lobes are green,
the disk pale green, and the anthers orange in color, which
characterizes this species. Bloom time: April-May. |