Howellia sp.
Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Howellia sp. is a native California perennial in the Campanulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nemacladus: Howellia has 5 separate petals on short stalks; Nemacladus has threadlike tubular flowers on long stalks.; vs Legenere: Howellia has alternate linear leaves; Legenere has whorled leaves in rosettes.; vs Porterella: Howellia has plain white flowers with separate petals; Porterella has blue flowers with yellow ridges.; vs Lobelia: Howellia is aquatic annual with ellipsoid pods; Lobelia is perennial with spherical pods.; vs Downingia: Howellia flowers have short visible stalks 1-8mm; Downingia flowers sit directly on stem with no stalk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Howellia sp. native to California?
Yes. Howellia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Howellia sp. belong to?
Howellia sp. is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Howellia.
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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