Romanzoffia sp.
Family: Hydrophyllaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Romanzoffia sp. is a native California perennial in the Hydrophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Kumlienia: Romanzoffia has kidney-shaped leaves and grows in wet rocks; Kumlienia has narrow linear leaves in dry rocky areas.; vs Micranthes: Romanzoffia has kidney-shaped leaves in a basal rosette; Micranthes has more oval or rounded leaves with toothed edges.; vs Chaenostoma: Romanzoffia has rounded kidney-shaped leaves; Chaenostoma has small narrow opposite leaves along upright stems.; vs Saxifraga: Romanzoffia forms loose rosettes in wet habitats; Saxifraga forms tighter cushions often in drier rocky areas.; vs Eucrypta: Romanzoffia has simple kidney-shaped leaves; Eucrypta has finely divided fern-like leaves and very sticky herbage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Romanzoffia sp. native to California?
Yes. Romanzoffia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Romanzoffia sp. belong to?
Romanzoffia sp. is in the Hydrophyllaceae family, genus Romanzoffia.
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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