Damasonium sp.
Family: Alismataceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Damasonium sp. is a native California perennial in the Alismataceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Echinodorus: Damasonium fruits form a flat star; burhead fruits form a domed spiky bur.; vs Sagittaria: Damasonium fruits fuse at base in a star; arrowhead fruits are separate and spiral on a dome.; vs Alisma: Damasonium fruits fuse at base forming a star; alisma fruits are separate in a flat ring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Damasonium sp. native to California?
Yes. Damasonium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Damasonium sp. belong to?
Damasonium sp. is in the Alismataceae family, genus Damasonium.
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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