Micranthes sp.
Saxifrage, Saxifrage
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Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Micranthes sp. (Saxifrage) is a native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Saxifraga: Micranthes has all leaves unlobed/entire; Saxifraga has at least some leaves lobed or divided.; vs Romanzoffia: Micranthes has basal rosettes and 2 pistils; Romanzoffia has trailing stems and funnel-shaped flowers.; vs Boykinia: Micranthes has 2 separate pistils forming follicles; Boykinia has 1 pistil forming a capsule.; vs Calyptridium: Micranthes has 2 pistils and 5 petals; Calyptridium has 1 pistil and 2 petals.; vs Verbascum: Micranthes has basal rosettes with small flowers; Verbascum has tall spikes with large fuzzy flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Micranthes sp. native to California?
Yes. Micranthes sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Micranthes sp. belong to?
Micranthes sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Micranthes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Micranthes tolmiei — Tolmie's saxifrage
- Micranthes aprica — Sierra saxifrage
- Micranthes bryophora — Bud saxifrage
- Micranthes californica — Greene's saxifrage
- Micranthes ferruginea — Rusty hair saxifrage
- Micranthes fragosa
- Mitellastra caulescens — Leafy-stemmed mitrewort
- Mitellastra sp.
- Ozomelis diversifolia — Angle leafed miterwort
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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