Cascadia sp.
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Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Cascadia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lithophragma: Cascadia has trailing stems with no basal leaves; Lithophragma has erect stems with basal leaf cluster.; vs Tiarella: Cascadia trails with evenly-spaced leaves; Tiarella grows upright from basal leaf cluster.; vs Tellima: Cascadia has trailing stems and spiny seeds; Tellima has erect stems and smooth seeds.; vs Saxifragopsis: Cascadia has evenly-spaced stem leaves; Saxifragopsis has basal leaves with deciduous blades.; vs Saxifraga: Cascadia has no basal leaves and spiny seeds; Saxifraga has basal leaves and papillate seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cascadia sp. native to California?
No. Cascadia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Cascadia sp. belong to?
Cascadia sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Cascadia.
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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