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Bolandra

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Saxifragaceae

Higher classification
  
Saxifragaceae

Order
  
Saxifragales

Scientific name
  
Bolandra

Rank
  
Genus

Similar
  
Saxifragaceae, Sullivantia, Jepsonia, Bensoniella, Elmera racemosa

Bolandra is a small genus of plants related to the saxifrages. It contains two species known as false coolworts. These are perennials with toothed leaves and inflorescences of curling, sharp-petalled flowers. They are both native to western North America.

Species:

  • Bolandra californica - Sierra false coolwort
  • Bolandra oregana - northern false coolwort
  • References

    Bolandra Wikipedia