Ipomopsis sp.
Scarlet gilia, Scarlet Gilia
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Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Ipomopsis sp. (Scarlet gilia) is a native California perennial in the Polemoniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Penstemon: Ipomopsis has radial or slightly bilateral tubular flowers; Penstemon has distinctly 2-lipped bilateral flowers.; vs Epilobium: Ipomopsis has tubular 5-petaled flowers in dense clusters; Epilobium has 4 spreading petals and long capsules.; vs Silene: Ipomopsis has tubular flowers with fused petals; Silene has separate petals emerging from inflated calyx.; vs Delphinium: Ipomopsis has radial tubular flowers; Delphinium has spurred bilateral flowers with upper hooded petals.; vs Castilleja: Ipomopsis has showy tubular flowers; Castilleja has colorful bracts hiding small tubular flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ipomopsis sp. native to California?
Yes. Ipomopsis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Ipomopsis sp. belong to?
Ipomopsis sp. is in the Polemoniaceae family, genus Ipomopsis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Ipomopsis tenuifolia — Slender-leaved ipomopsis
- Ipomopsis tenuituba — Narrow tube ipomopsis
- Ipomopsis aggregata — Scarlet gilia
- Ipomopsis aggregata subsp. aggregata
- Ipomopsis aggregata subsp. bridgesii
- Ipomopsis arizonica — Arizona ipomopsis
- Langloisia setosissima — Bristly langloisia
- Langloisia setosissima subsp. punctata — Lilac sunbonnet
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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