Darmera sp.
Umbrella plant, Umbrella Plant
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Family: Saxifragaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Darmera sp. (Umbrella plant) is a native California perennial in the Saxifragaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acanthus: Umbrella plant leaves are round, shield-like; bear's breech has deeply divided, spiny-toothed leaves.; vs Gunnera: Darmera has smooth-edged round leaves; giant rhubarb has jagged-edged lobed leaves and spiny leaf stalks.; vs Petasites: Darmera blooms in spring before leaves; coltsfoot blooms after leaves emerge and has white woolly leaf undersides.; vs Heracleum: Darmera has simple round leaves; cow parsnip has compound leaves with 3 large lobed leaflets.; vs Boykinia: Darmera leaves are over 10 inches wide; brookfoam leaves are smaller (under 4 inches) and kidney-shaped.
Frequently asked questions
Is Darmera sp. native to California?
Yes. Darmera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Darmera sp. belong to?
Darmera sp. is in the Saxifragaceae family, genus Darmera.
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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