Lathrocasis sp.
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Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Lathrocasis sp. is a native California perennial in the Polemoniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Linanthus: Lathrocasis has sepal tube longer than lobes; Linanthus has sepal lobes longer than tube.; vs Aliciella: Lathrocasis has simple undivided leaves; Aliciella has pinnately divided leaves.; vs Allophyllum: Lathrocasis has simple entire leaves; Allophyllum has deeply divided pinnate leaves.; vs Navarretia: Lathrocasis has soft simple leaves; Navarretia has spine-tipped divided leaves.; vs Saltugilia: Lathrocasis has simple linear leaves; Saltugilia has palmately-lobed leaves with spine-tips.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lathrocasis sp. native to California?
Yes. Lathrocasis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Lathrocasis sp. belong to?
Lathrocasis sp. is in the Polemoniaceae family, genus Lathrocasis.
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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