Tolmiea sp.
Pig-a-back plant, Pig-A-Back Plant
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Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Tolmiea sp. (Pig-a-back plant) is a native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Tellima: Tolmiea has 3 stamens; Tellima has 10 stamens; vs Heuchera: Tolmiea has 3 stamens and 4 petals; Heuchera has 5 stamens and 0 or 5 petals; vs Tiarella: Tolmiea has 3 stamens; Tiarella has 10 stamens; vs Bensoniella: Tolmiea has 4 petals and 3 stamens; Bensoniella has 2 recurved petals and 5 stamens; vs Micranthes: Tolmiea has 3 stamens; Micranthes has 10 stamens
Frequently asked questions
Is Tolmiea sp. native to California?
Yes. Tolmiea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Tolmiea sp. belong to?
Tolmiea sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Tolmiea.
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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