Echinodorus sp.
Burhead, Burhead
Family: Alismataceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Echinodorus sp. (Burhead) is a native California perennial in the Alismataceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Alisma: Echinodorus fruits spiral on a dome forming a bur; alisma fruits sit flat in a single ring.; vs Sagittaria: Echinodorus fruit cluster is distinctly spiky/bur-like; arrowhead fruits spiral but aren't bur-like.; vs Ranunculus: Echinodorus has three-petaled flowers and aquatic habit; buttercup has five petals and various habitats.; vs Damasonium: Echinodorus fruits spiral on a dome; damasonium fruits fuse at base forming a flat star.
Frequently asked questions
Is Echinodorus sp. native to California?
Yes. Echinodorus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Echinodorus sp. belong to?
Echinodorus sp. is in the Alismataceae family, genus Echinodorus.
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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