Cymbalaria sp.
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Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Cymbalaria sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Linaria: Cymbalaria has rounded, kidney-shaped leaves on long stalks; Linaria has narrow, linear leaves without stalks.; vs Geranium: Cymbalaria has snapdragon flowers with spurs; Geranium has symmetrical 5-petaled flowers with no spur.; vs Mohavea: Cymbalaria trails with kidney-shaped leaves; Mohavea stands upright with narrow leaves.; vs Antirrhinum: Cymbalaria has kidney-shaped leaves on visible petioles; Antirrhinum has narrow, stalkless leaves.; vs Nuttallanthus: Cymbalaria has broad kidney-shaped leaves; Nuttallanthus has very narrow thread-like leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cymbalaria sp. native to California?
No. Cymbalaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cymbalaria sp. belong to?
Cymbalaria sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Cymbalaria.
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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