The
plant in the pictures, Chrysosplenium flagelliferum,
inhabits water edges or rock in a clear stream, deep in the
mountains, on which the spray falls; part of the plant usually gets
the shower. This species stretches runners in all directions after
flowers end to make new growths at the ends. Flower stalks to
measure 5-15cm in height. On-stem leaves, having rounded serrations
on the margins, are alternate phyllotaxis. Flowers: sepals are light
yellow-green and open flat; anthers are yellow. Bloom time
April-May. |