Clintonia sp.
Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Clintonia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Fritillaria: Clintonia flowers stand upright and produce berries; Fritillaria flowers droop and produce dry capsules.; vs Platanthera: Clintonia has broad basal leaves and small flower clusters; Platanthera has narrow leaves and tall flower spikes.; vs Lilium: Clintonia has basal leaves and produces berries; Lilium has stem leaves and produces dry capsules.; vs Tulipa: Clintonia has multiple small flowers and produces berries; Tulipa has one large flower and produces dry capsules.; vs Streptopus: Clintonia flowers are in terminal umbels from basal leaves; Streptopus flowers hang from leaf joints on leafy stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clintonia sp. native to California?
No. Clintonia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Clintonia sp. belong to?
Clintonia sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Clintonia.
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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