Arenaria sp.
Sandwort
Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Arenaria sp. (Sandwort) is a non-native California perennial in the Caryophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Calidris: Arenaria is a small flowering plant; Calidris is a shorebird (sandpiper).; vs Actitis: Arenaria is a small flowering plant; Actitis is a shorebird (sandpiper).; vs Larus: Arenaria is a small flowering plant; Larus is a gull.; vs Pluvialis: Arenaria is a small flowering plant; Pluvialis is a shorebird (plover).; vs Charadrius: Arenaria is a small flowering plant; Charadrius is a shorebird (plover).
Frequently asked questions
Is Arenaria sp. native to California?
No. Arenaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Arenaria sp. belong to?
Arenaria sp. is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Arenaria.
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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