Keckiella sp.
Bush penstemon, Bush Penstemon
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Keckiella sp. (Bush penstemon) is a native California shrub in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Penstemon: Keckiella has woody stems that persist year-round; Penstemon is herbaceous and dies back.; vs Epilobium: Keckiella has tubular two-lipped flowers with five stamens; Epilobium has four-petaled open flowers.; vs Tecomaria: Keckiella has small tubular flowers under 1 inch; Tecomaria has large showy orange-red trumpet flowers.; vs Larrea: Keckiella has tubular snapdragon-like flowers; Larrea has small yellow five-petaled flowers and resinous leaves.; vs Salvia: Keckiella has five stamens (one sterile); Salvia has only two fertile stamens and square stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Keckiella sp. native to California?
Yes. Keckiella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Keckiella sp. belong to?
Keckiella sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Keckiella.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Keckiella ternata — Blue stemmed keckiella
- Keckiella ternata var. septentrionalis — Northern blue stemmed keckiella
- Keckiella ternata var. ternata — Blue stemmed keckiella
- Keckiella antirrhinoides — Chaparral beard tongue
- Keckiella antirrhinoides var. antirrhinoides — Chaparral beard tongue
- Keckiella antirrhinoides var. microphylla — Chaparral beard tongue
- Kickxia elatine — Sharp leaved fluellin
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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