Androsace sp.
Family: Primulaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Androsace sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Primulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pelargonium: Androsace has tiny white flowers (petals 1-3mm) in umbels; Pelargonium has much larger showy flowers in various colors.; vs Primula: Androsace petals face upward (1-3mm long); Primula petals reflex dramatically backward (much larger).
Frequently asked questions
Is Androsace sp. native to California?
No. Androsace sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Androsace sp. belong to?
Androsace sp. is in the Primulaceae family, genus Androsace.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Androsace elongata subsp. acuta — California androsace
- Androsace filiformis — Slender-stemmed androsace
- Androsace occidentalis — Western rock-jasmine
- Androsace septentrionalis — Pygmy-flower rock-jasmine
- Primula clevelandii
- Primula clevelandii var. clevelandii
- Primula clevelandii var. gracilis
- Primula clevelandii var. insularis
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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