Delosperma sp.
Family: Aizoaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Delosperma sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Aizoaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Carpobrotus: Delosperma has dry capsules and unequal sepals; Carpobrotus has fleshy edible fruits and equal sepals.; vs Lampranthus: Delosperma has distinctly unequal sepals; Lampranthus has equal sepals.; vs Drosanthemum: Delosperma has unequal sepals and awl-shaped stigmas; Drosanthemum has equal sepals and thread-like stigmas.; vs Mesembryanthemum: Delosperma is perennial with unequal sepals; Mesembryanthemum is annual with crystalline leaf texture.; vs Malephora: Delosperma has yellow/orange flowers with 4-6 chambers; Malephora has copper flowers with 8-12 chambers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Delosperma sp. native to California?
No. Delosperma sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Delosperma sp. belong to?
Delosperma sp. is in the Aizoaceae family, genus Delosperma.
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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