Ivesia campestris
Field ivesia
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Family: Rosaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Ivesia campestris (Field ivesia) is a native California herb in the Rosaceae family, recognized by 4 petals unique diagnostic feature.
Field ivesia is a rare (CNPS 1B.2) California native perennial found in southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in meadow edges at elevations of 2,200 to 3,100 meters. Flowering from July to September, this plant produces white flowers in small clusters 10 to 20 millimeters wide with approximately 15 flowers. Growing with ascending green stems 10 to 30 centimeters tall, it forms a compact rosette with a simple caudex. Its compound leaves are 5 to 15 centimeters long, featuring 15 to 20 leaflets per side with 3 to 5 oblanceolate lobes 2 to 10 millimeters long. The small fruits are smooth and light brown, measuring 1 to 1.5 millimeters in length.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 7 sympatric species; 4 petals unique diagnostic feature
Habitat and range
Habitat: Meadow edges
Elevation: 2200-3100 m
California counties: Tulare, Inyo, Fresno
Bloom period
Ivesia campestris blooms Jul-Sep.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
How to tell it apart
vs Achillea: Ivesia has rose-like flowers with separate petals; Achillea has composite flower heads with ray and disk flowers.; vs Potentilla: Ivesia has cylindrical bottlebrush leaves with 4-80 tiny leaflets per side; Potentilla has flat leaves with spread-out leaflets.; vs Horkelia: Ivesia has cylindrical leaves with overlapping leaflets; Horkelia has flat leaves with 2-15 distinct, separated leaflets.; vs Eremogone: Ivesia has compound bottlebrush leaves; Eremogone has simple, needle-like or thread-like leaves.; vs Cryptantha: Ivesia has rose-family flowers with separate petals; Cryptantha has fused tubular corollas typical of borages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivesia campestris native to California?
Yes. Ivesia campestris is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Ivesia campestris bloom?
Ivesia campestris blooms Jul-Sep.
Where in California does Ivesia campestris grow?
Ivesia campestris occurs in Tulare, Inyo, Fresno, at elevations of 2200-3100 m.
What plant family does Ivesia campestris belong to?
Ivesia campestris is in the Rosaceae family, genus Ivesia.
Is Ivesia campestris rare or endangered?
Ivesia campestris carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CNPS Rare Plant Inventory · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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