Bensoniella sp.
Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Bensoniella sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Heuchera: Bensoniella has 2 recurved petals; Heuchera has 5 smooth petals or none; vs Micranthes: Bensoniella has 2 recurved petals; Micranthes has 5 erect petals; vs Tolmiea: Bensoniella has 2 petals and 5 stamens; Tolmiea has 4 petals and 3 stamens; vs Eschscholzia: Bensoniella has 2 narrow recurved petals; Eschscholzia has 4 showy orange cup-shaped petals; vs Reseda: Bensoniella has 2 recurved petals in a spike; Reseda has 4-7 deeply cut petals in dense spikes
Frequently asked questions
Is Bensoniella sp. native to California?
No. Bensoniella sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bensoniella sp. belong to?
Bensoniella sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Bensoniella.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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