Centranthus sp.
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Family: Valerianaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Centranthus sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Valerianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Valeriana: Centranthus has simple, undivided leaves; Valeriana has fern-like compound leaves.; vs Lagerstroemia: Centranthus has small spurred flowers with 1 stamen; Lagerstroemia has large crinkled petals with many stamens.; vs Achillea: Centranthus has individual spurred flowers; Achillea has tiny flowers packed into flat-topped clusters.; vs Asclepias: Centranthus flowers have a backward spur; Asclepias flowers have a complex crown in the center.; vs Hylotelephium: Centranthus has spurred tubular flowers; Hylotelephium has star-shaped flowers with thick succulent leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Centranthus sp. native to California?
No. Centranthus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Centranthus sp. belong to?
Centranthus sp. is in the Valerianaceae family, genus Centranthus.
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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