Chrysosplenium sp.
Golden saxifrage, Golden Saxifrage
Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Chrysosplenium sp. (Golden saxifrage) is a native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cardamine: Cardamine has 4 white petals and narrow leaves; Chrysosplenium has NO petals and rounded scalloped leaves.; vs Nasturtium: Nasturtium has 4 white petals; Chrysosplenium completely lacks petals, showing only golden sepals.; vs Phedimus: Phedimus has succulent pointed leaves and 5-petaled flowers; Chrysosplenium has thin rounded leaves and petalless flowers.; vs Euphorbia: Euphorbia has milky sap and specialized cyathia; Chrysosplenium has clear sap and simple 4-sepaled flowers.; vs Stellaria: Stellaria has deeply notched white petals; Chrysosplenium has NO petals, only 4 golden sepals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chrysosplenium sp. native to California?
Yes. Chrysosplenium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Chrysosplenium sp. belong to?
Chrysosplenium sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Chrysosplenium.
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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