Lamiastrum sp.
Yellow archangel, Yellow Archangel
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Lamiastrum sp. (Yellow archangel) is a non-native California annual in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lamium: Dead nettle has pink to purple flowers; Lamiastrum's flowers are bright yellow.; vs Pycnanthemum: California mint has white fuzzy flower heads; Lamiastrum has clear yellow flowers with variegated leaves.; vs Glechoma: Ground ivy has blue to purple flowers; Lamiastrum's blooms are unmistakably yellow.; vs Clinopodium: Clinopodium has tiny or salmon-orange flowers; Lamiastrum's yellow flowers are distinctive and larger.; vs Stachys: Hedge-nettle has pink to purple flowers; Lamiastrum is the only one with bright yellow blooms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lamiastrum sp. native to California?
No. Lamiastrum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lamiastrum sp. belong to?
Lamiastrum sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Lamiastrum.
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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