Lagunaria sp.
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Family: Malvaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Lagunaria sp. is a non-native California annual in the Malvaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rhodomyrtus: Lagunaria has 5 large fleshy petals; Rhodomyrtus has numerous thin stamens radiating from the flower center.; vs Avicennia: Lagunaria has large hibiscus-like flowers; Avicennia has tiny tubular flowers in dense clusters at branch tips.; vs Quercus: Lagunaria has showy pink hibiscus flowers; Quercus has tiny dangling catkins and acorns.; vs Hibiscus: Lagunaria is a tree with fleshy petals and 3-5 bracts that fall off; Hibiscus is herb/shrub with 5-12 persistent bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lagunaria sp. native to California?
No. Lagunaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lagunaria sp. belong to?
Lagunaria sp. is in the Malvaceae family, genus Lagunaria.
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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