Hastingsia sp.
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Family: Agavaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hastingsia sp. is a native California perennial in the Agavaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Agave: Hastingsia has thin flexible leaves; agave has thick rigid succulent leaves.; vs Hesperoyucca: Hastingsia grows in wet meadows with flexible leaves; hesperoyucca has stiff sword-leaves in deserts.; vs Yucca: Hastingsia has thin flexible leaves in bogs; yucca has rigid sharp-pointed leaves in dry areas.; vs Leucocrinum: Hastingsia has flowers on tall stalks above leaves; sand lily flowers sit at ground level.; vs Hesperocallis: Hastingsia has tiny flowers in spikes in wet areas; desert lily has large flowers in dry habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hastingsia sp. native to California?
Yes. Hastingsia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hastingsia sp. belong to?
Hastingsia sp. is in the Agavaceae family, genus Hastingsia.
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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