Hydrophyllum sp.
Waterleaf, Waterleaf
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Family: Hydrophyllaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hydrophyllum sp. (Waterleaf) is a native California perennial in the Hydrophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Phacelia: Hydrophyllum is a large perennial with stamens extending beyond petals; Phacelia is typically annual with included stamens.; vs Petasites: Hydrophyllum has leaves lobed to the midrib; Petasites has very large unlobed heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves.; vs Eucrypta: Hydrophyllum is a robust perennial; Eucrypta is a delicate sticky annual with much smaller flowers.; vs Emmenanthe: Hydrophyllum has stamens extending beyond spreading flowers; Emmenanthe has drooping bell flowers with included stamens.; vs Nama: Hydrophyllum is a large woodland perennial; Nama is a low mat-forming plant of dry sandy areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydrophyllum sp. native to California?
Yes. Hydrophyllum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hydrophyllum sp. belong to?
Hydrophyllum sp. is in the Hydrophyllaceae family, genus Hydrophyllum.
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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