Chrysosplenium pilosum is a perennial herb found in damp,
shady places along valleys in hilly districts, extending runners
long, with dense white vellus hairs. Leaves are flabellate, with
5-10 rounded serrations; petioles are 5-15mm long, tinged with dark
red-purple. Flowers measure 3-4.5mm in diameter; the calyx lobes are
bright yellow and erect; the tips are round and 2-3mm across;
stamens are 8, and the anthers are bright yellow. Rosettes go over
in bloom time. Bloom time: March-May. |