Duchesnea sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Duchesnea sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Fragaria: Duchesnea has yellow petals; Fragaria has white petals.; vs Sibbaldia: Duchesnea spreads by runners and has large petals; Sibbaldia has no runners and tiny 1mm petals.; vs Potentilla: Duchesnea has three leaflets and produces fleshy red fruits; Potentilla usually has 5+ leaflets and dry seed clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Duchesnea sp. native to California?
No. Duchesnea sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Duchesnea sp. belong to?
Duchesnea sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Duchesnea.
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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