Ayenia sp.
Family: Malvaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Ayenia sp. is a native California perennial in the Malvaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Parnassia: Ayenia has thread-like petals and fused stamen tube; Parnassia has broad petals and free stamens.; vs Limonium: Ayenia has thread-like petals; sea lavender has obvious papery petals in branched clusters.; vs Linum: Ayenia has stamens fused in a tube; flax has free separate stamens.; vs Drosera: Ayenia has thread-like petals and smooth leaves; sundew has broader petals and sticky-haired leaves.; vs Armeria: Ayenia has thread-like petals; thrift has papery petals in dense rounded flower heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ayenia sp. native to California?
Yes. Ayenia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Ayenia sp. belong to?
Ayenia sp. is in the Malvaceae family, genus Ayenia.
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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