Bolandra sp.
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Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Bolandra sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Heuchera: Bolandra has superior ovary and triangular petals; Heuchera has inferior ovary and tiny cup-shaped flowers.; vs Pectiantia: Bolandra ovary sits above petals; Pectiantia ovary is sunken into flower cup.; vs Mitellastra: Bolandra has triangular long-tapered petals; Mitellastra has thread-like or pinnately lobed petals.; vs Ozomelis: Bolandra has superior ovary and bulblets on caudex; Ozomelis has inferior ovary and no bulblets.; vs Hemieva: Bolandra has superior ovary visible above petals; Hemieva has inferior ovary buried in flower cup.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bolandra sp. native to California?
No. Bolandra sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bolandra sp. belong to?
Bolandra sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Bolandra.
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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