Chasmanthe sp.
Family: Iridaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Chasmanthe sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Iridaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Crocosmia: Chasmanthe has rigidly upright spikes; Crocosmia's flower spikes arch gracefully over.; vs Anigozanthos: Chasmanthe has a bulging flower tube; Anigozanthos has fuzzy tubular flowers that don't flare abruptly.; vs Watsonia: Chasmanthe has unequal flower lobes; Watsonia has six roughly equal lobes and flowers in two neat rows.; vs Iris: Chasmanthe has tubular flowers in erect spikes; Iris has broad petal-like style branches and drooping outer sepals.; vs Aloe: Chasmanthe has bulging tubular flowers; Aloe has succulent leaves and tubular flowers without the bulge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chasmanthe sp. native to California?
No. Chasmanthe sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Chasmanthe sp. belong to?
Chasmanthe sp. is in the Iridaceae family, genus Chasmanthe.
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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