Cicendia sp.
Family: Gentianaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Cicendia sp. is a native California annual in the Gentianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lasthenia: Cicendia has tubular yellow flowers with 4 petals; Lasthenia has daisy-like flower heads with ray and disk flowers.; vs Zeltnera: Cicendia has yellow flowers; Zeltnera has pink, purple, or white flowers.; vs Centaurium: Cicendia has yellow flowers; Centaurium has pink, purple, or white flowers.; vs Gentianopsis: Cicendia has yellow flowers; Gentianopsis has blue to violet flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cicendia sp. native to California?
Yes. Cicendia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Cicendia sp. belong to?
Cicendia sp. is in the Gentianaceae family, genus Cicendia.
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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