Androstephium sp.
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Family: Themidaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Androstephium sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Themidaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Muilla: Androstephium has tubular flowers with a crown inside; Muilla has spreading white petals.; vs Bloomeria: Androstephium has pale tubular flowers; Bloomeria has golden spreading stars.; vs Triteleia: Androstephium stamens fuse into a crowned tube; Triteleia stamens remain separate and free.; vs Brodiaea: Androstephium has six fertile stamens; Brodiaea has only three fertile stamens plus petal-like staminodes.; vs Dichelostemma: Androstephium stamens form a crown; Dichelostemma has three sterile petal-like structures alternating with fertile stamens.
Frequently asked questions
Is Androstephium sp. native to California?
No. Androstephium sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Androstephium sp. belong to?
Androstephium sp. is in the Themidaceae family, genus Androstephium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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