Coptis sp.
Goldthread, Goldthread
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Family: Ranunculaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Coptis sp. (Goldthread) is a native California perennial in the Ranunculaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Aquilegia: Coptis has leafless flower stalks and narrow linear sepals; Aquilegia has leafy stems and large spurred petals.; vs Enemion: Coptis has leafless flower stalks from slender runners; Enemion has leafy stems from clusters of fleshy fusiform roots.; vs Caltha: Coptis has narrow linear sepals and tiny petals; Caltha has broad showy sepals and no petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coptis sp. native to California?
Yes. Coptis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Coptis sp. belong to?
Coptis sp. is in the Ranunculaceae family, genus Coptis.
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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