Comastoma sp.
Family: Gentianaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Comastoma sp. is a native California annual in the Gentianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Zeltnera: Comastoma grows above 3200m with solitary flowers; Zeltnera is low-elevation with clustered salverform flowers.; vs Centaurium: Comastoma grows above 3200m with solitary flowers; Centaurium is low-elevation with clustered salverform flowers.; vs Gentianopsis: Comastoma has tiny solitary four-petaled flowers; Gentianopsis has large fringed flowers typically with four petals.; vs Gentianella: Comastoma has solitary flowers with parts in fours; Gentianella has clustered flowers with parts in fives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Comastoma sp. native to California?
Yes. Comastoma sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Comastoma sp. belong to?
Comastoma sp. is in the Gentianaceae family, genus Comastoma.
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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