Genus Boykinia is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the saxifrage family. It is native to North America, particularly in the western region. There are no known synonyms for Genus Boykinia, but it has several common names that are used interchangeably. Some of these common names include brookfoam, streambank brookfoam, and eastern brookfoam. The plant typically grows in cool, moist environments such as stream banks, wet meadows, and forests. It has small white or yellowish flowers that bloom in the summer and are followed by a small seed capsule. The leaves of the Genus Boykinia are round and deeply lobed, adding to its unique appearance.