Saxifraga aizoides; the yellow saxifrage is a species that grows only in eastern Iceland. Along the south coast it ranges only as far as Skaftafell. The starry yellow flowers are very characteristic. It is a member of the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). The Icelandic name of this species is Gullsteinbrjótur.
FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Saxifraga aizoides, Yellow Saxifrage, Gullsteinbrjótur
A brief introduction to Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Other Saxifages and close relatives
Other Saxifrages and close relatives