Pectiantia sp.
Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Pectiantia sp. is a native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mitella: Pectiantia lacks stem leaves; Mitella has 1-3 small leaves along the flowering stem; vs Bolandra: Pectiantia has fringed petals split into many narrow lobes; Bolandra has smooth, uncut petals; vs Heuchera: Pectiantia has fringed fan-like petals; Heuchera has smooth entire petals or none at all; vs Mitellastra: Pectiantia has only basal leaves and blooms bottom-to-top; Mitellastra has stem leaves and blooms top-to-bottom; vs Ozomelis: Pectiantia's petals split into 4-10 narrow segments; Ozomelis petals have 3 broader triangular lobes
Frequently asked questions
Is Pectiantia sp. native to California?
Yes. Pectiantia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pectiantia sp. belong to?
Pectiantia sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Pectiantia.
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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