Bulbine sp.
Family: Asphodelaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Bulbine sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asphodelaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Plantago: Bulbine has showy yellow flowers; Plantago has tiny greenish flowers in dense brown spikes.; vs Asphodeline: Bulbine flowers are widely spaced on simple stalks; Asphodeline flowers are densely packed in thick, club-like spikes.; vs Acmispon: Bulbine has star-shaped 6-petaled flowers; Acmispon has pea-shaped flowers with irregular petals.; vs Echeandia: Bulbine has fuzzy stamens visible in flower center; Echeandia has smooth stamens and more delicate flowers.; vs Carpobrotus: Bulbine has small flowers on tall stalks; Carpobrotus has huge daisy-like flowers sitting on succulent ground-hugging mats.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bulbine sp. native to California?
No. Bulbine sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Bulbine sp. belong to?
Bulbine sp. is in the Asphodelaceae family, genus Bulbine.
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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