Asphodelus sp.
Asphodel, Asphodel
Family: Asphodelaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Asphodelus sp. (Asphodel) is a non-native California perennial in the Asphodelaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriogonum: Asphodelus has 6-petaled star flowers; Eriogonum has tiny flowers clustered in rounded heads with papery bracts.; vs Chlorogalum: Asphodelus leaves are hollow tubes; Chlorogalum has flat, wavy-edged leaves that aren't hollow.; vs Oenothera: Asphodelus has 6 petals; Oenothera has 4 petals and evening-blooming flowers.; vs Bulbine: Asphodelus has white or pink flowers; Bulbine has bright yellow flowers.; vs Kniphofia: Asphodelus has small white flowers on branched stems; Kniphofia has dense red-orange torch-like spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Asphodelus sp. native to California?
No. Asphodelus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Asphodelus sp. belong to?
Asphodelus sp. is in the Asphodelaceae family, genus Asphodelus.
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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