Ipheion sp.
Star flower, Star Flower
Family: Alliaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Ipheion sp. (Star flower) is a non-native California perennial in the Alliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sisyrinchium: Crush the leaves: Ipheion smells like onion, Sisyrinchium has no scent.; vs Lobelia: Ipheion has symmetrical star flowers with 6 identical petals; Lobelia flowers are clearly two-lipped and asymmetrical.; vs Allium: Count the flowers: Ipheion has exactly one flower per stem, Allium always clusters multiple flowers together.; vs Nothoscordum: Crush the leaves: Ipheion has faint onion smell, Nothoscordum is completely scentless.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ipheion sp. native to California?
No. Ipheion sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Ipheion sp. belong to?
Ipheion sp. is in the Alliaceae family, genus Ipheion.
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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