Boykinia sp.
Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Boykinia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Heuchera: Boykinia has large leaves over 4 cm and flat-topped clusters; Heuchera has smaller leaves and branched pyramids; vs Glechoma: Boykinia has flat-topped flower clusters; Glechoma has small paired flowers in leaf axils along square stems; vs Saxifraga: Boykinia has large rounded leaves over 4 cm; Saxifraga has small narrow leaves under 2 cm; vs Tiarella: Boykinia has flat-topped flower clusters; Tiarella has bottlebrush-like spikes; vs Micranthes: Boykinia leaves are over 4 cm with open lobes; Micranthes leaves are under 4 cm with rounded teeth
Frequently asked questions
Is Boykinia sp. native to California?
No. Boykinia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Boykinia sp. belong to?
Boykinia sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Boykinia.
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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