Lithophragma affine is a plant species belonging to the saxifrage family, native to North America. It's commonly known as woodland star due to the star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. The plant is also characterized by its basal leaves, which are divided into lobes. In the botanical world, synonyms serve as a descriptive alternative to the primary name given to a species. The synonyms for Lithophragma affine include Lithophragma parviflorum, which refers to the plant's small flowers, and Lithophragma parviflorum var. ballardiae, which takes its name from Ballard Creek in California's Mendocino County, where the plant is found. These synonyms are used by scientists and botanists to identify and classify the species.