Hemitomes sp.
Gnome plant, Gnome Plant
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Family: Ericaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hemitomes sp. (Gnome plant) is a native California perennial in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pleuricospora: Hemitomes has fused tubular petals; Pleuricospora has separate petals.; vs Pityopus: Hemitomes flowers smooth and fused into tubes; Pityopus flowers separate and hairy inside.; vs Sarcodes: Hemitomes is cone-shaped and pinkish; Sarcodes is cylindrical and bright red.; vs Pterospora: Hemitomes produces fleshy berries; Pterospora has dry capsules.; vs Allotropa: Hemitomes has fused tubular flowers; Allotropa has separate petals with protruding stamens and stripes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hemitomes sp. native to California?
Yes. Hemitomes sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hemitomes sp. belong to?
Hemitomes sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Hemitomes.
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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