TaxonomyIn old classifications like Cronquist,
Saxifragales is often placed near
Rosales, with which they have superficial similarities. In the
Apg3 classification Saxifragales is related to the Rosidae.
In the
Plant theory the
Saxifragales are a Subclass of the Class
Malvanae. They from their own Subclass
Saxifragidae, which has one Order,
Saxifragales.
They have the emphasis on the
Carbon series.