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Sierra brookfoam

Scientific Name: Boykinia intermedia

Family: Saxifragaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Boykinia occidentalis - Coastal Brookfoam

Boykinia occidentalis, commonly known as coastal brookfoam, is a flowering plant belonging to the saxifrage family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is sometimes referred to as "brookfoam," which could be relevant for pets that drink from brooks or streams.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is sometimes referred to as "brookfoam," which could be relevant for children who play near brooks or streams.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Boykinia occidentalis
  • Common Name: Coastal Brookfoam
  • Family: Saxifragaceae (saxifrage family)
  • Other Common Names: Brook Foam, Western Boykinia
  • Synonyms: California bolandra, Sierra bolandra

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the west coast of North America.
  • Found up through both the coast ranges and Sierra Nevada mountains into Washington and east to Montana.