Kniphofia sp.
Red-hot poker, Red-Hot Poker
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Family: Asphodelaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Kniphofia sp. (Red-hot poker) is a non-native California perennial in the Asphodelaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Aloe: Kniphofia has thin grass-like leaves without spines; Aloe has thick succulent leaves with saw-toothed spiny margins.; vs Asphodelus: Kniphofia has dense poker-like red spikes; Asphodelus has branched stems with small white star flowers.; vs Bulbine: Kniphofia has large tubular flowers in torch spikes; Bulbine has tiny yellow star flowers on simple stalks.; vs Clintonia: Kniphofia has red tubular flowers in dense upright spikes; Clintonia has nodding bell flowers and broad forest leaves.; vs Leucocrinum: Kniphofia has tall flowering stalks; Leucocrinum has stemless white flowers emerging directly from ground level.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kniphofia sp. native to California?
No. Kniphofia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Kniphofia sp. belong to?
Kniphofia sp. is in the Asphodelaceae family, genus Kniphofia.
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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