Bergia sp.
Waterfire, Waterfire
Family: Elatinaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Bergia sp. (Waterfire) is a non-native California perennial in the Elatinaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Elatine: Bergia feels sticky-hairy; Elatine is completely smooth and hairless.; vs Lythrum: Bergia has glandular sticky hairs all over; Lythrum is smooth or has simple hairs.; vs Chimaphila: Bergia is a tiny annual in wet places; Chimaphila is a woody perennial in dry forests.; vs Whipplea: Bergia has flowers tucked in leaf joints; Whipplea has flowers in terminal clusters.; vs Hypericum: Bergia has sticky glandular hairs; Hypericum is smooth with translucent leaf dots.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bergia sp. native to California?
No. Bergia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bergia sp. belong to?
Bergia sp. is in the Elatinaceae family, genus Bergia.
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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