Calandrinia sp.
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Family: Montiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Calandrinia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Montiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Clarkia: Calandrinia has red flowers with 5 petals; Clarkia has 4 petals often with lobes or notches.; vs Geranium: Calandrinia has simple red petals; Geranium has beak-like fruits and palmately-lobed leaves.; vs Cistanthe: Calandrinia has red petals and many seeds; Cistanthe has pink/white flowers, yellow anthers, and coastal habitat only.; vs Zeltnera: Calandrinia has separate red petals; Zeltnera has pink tubular flowers with petals fused at base.; vs Erodium: Calandrinia has red flowers and smooth capsules; Erodium has pink flowers and long-beaked fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calandrinia sp. native to California?
No. Calandrinia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Calandrinia sp. belong to?
Calandrinia sp. is in the Montiaceae family, genus Calandrinia.
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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