Gambelia sp.
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Gambelia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Uta: Uta is a side-blotched lizard; Gambelia is a red-flowered plant with whorled leaves.; vs Aspidoscelis: Aspidoscelis is a whiptail lizard; Gambelia is a plant with bright red flowers.; vs Dipsosaurus: Dipsosaurus is a desert iguana; Gambelia is a coastal cliff plant with red tubular flowers.; vs Sceloporus: Sceloporus is a spiny lizard; Gambelia is a flowering plant with leaves in threes.; vs Callisaurus: Callisaurus is a zebra-tailed lizard; Gambelia is a plant with whorled leaves and red flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gambelia sp. native to California?
No. Gambelia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Gambelia sp. belong to?
Gambelia sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Gambelia.
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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