Commemorating Francisco Franco, a 16th century botanical patron.

For description of genus see f. sonchifolia.

Seed or division.

Leaves pinnate; flower and fruit 4-parted.

1 highly variable species from Chile, sometimes treated as 4-5 species.

Source: Spencer, R. (2002). Saxifragaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 3. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 2. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.