Easily confused with : Golden Saxifrage (Opposite Leaved) but with the opposite leaved variety, the leaves are opposite each other as opposed to alternate up the stem, and the stems are square whereas on the alternate leaved variety shown here they are triangular. Also, the leaves on the Alternate Leaved variety shown here are glossier, are on longer stalks and have nicks on the periphery about a quarter of the diameter, whereas on the oppositely leaved variety the leaves are wavy edged.

Distinguishing Feature: The stems are triangular, the leaves notched.

Both varieties of Golden Saxifrage grow in wet flushes or shallow springs, beside streams or on wet mountain ledges. Both have small yellowish flowers scarcely of differing colour to the leaves, opening February and July.

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