Floerkea sp.
False mermaid, False Mermaid
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Family: Limnanthaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Floerkea sp. (False mermaid) is a native California annual in the Limnanthaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Limnanthes: Floerkea has 3 petals shorter than sepals; Limnanthes has 4-5 showy petals longer than sepals.; vs Triglochin: Floerkea has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets; Triglochin has grass-like leaves.; vs Phoenix: Floerkea is a tiny annual herb under 6 cm; Phoenix is a palm tree.; vs Fraxinus: Floerkea is a low annual with 3-petaled flowers; Fraxinus is a tree with no petals.; vs Berberis: Floerkea has 3 petals and annual growth; Berberis is a woody shrub with 6 petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Floerkea sp. native to California?
Yes. Floerkea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Floerkea sp. belong to?
Floerkea sp. is in the Limnanthaceae family, genus Floerkea.
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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