Saxifraga stolonifera
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Saxifraga sarmentosa |
Saxifraga stolonifera is a perennial flowering plant known by several common names, including Aaron's beard, creeping saxifrage and strawberry saxifrage, as well as strawberry begonia and strawberry geranium, though it is neither a begonia nor a geranium. It is native to Asia but has been introduced to other continents, mainly for use as an ornamental. A popular garden flower, it has attractive white blossoms with distinctive pointed petals and bright yellow ovary. S. stolonifera also sees use as a houseplant. Its creeping green foliage makes a good groundcover. The plant spreads via threadlike stolon (runners), with plantlets taking root in the vicinity of the mother plant. It is hardy to USDA zone 5.
The foliage is occasionally used fresh or cooked in Japanese cuisine. It was also used as an herbal remedy in Classical Japan.
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