Saxifraga chrysantha, July 21, 2023
July 21
Common & scientific name
Golden saxifrage, Saxifraga chrysantha
Family
Saxifrage, Saxifragaceae
Location
Geissler, 12,900’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
A single yellow flower with orange dots at the base of its petals sits atop a 2”-3” red stem covered with gland-tipped hairs (as can be seen in this photo) arising from a sweet little rosette of succulent leaves. Yet another jewel of the alpine! It does not have the red runners of its close cousin, Saxifraga flagellaris.
July 21