Lavatera sp.
Family: Malvaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Lavatera sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Malvaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sidalcea: Lavatera has 3 bracts fused halfway below flower; Sidalcea has no bract ring below flower.; vs Alcea: Lavatera has 3 bracts fused halfway; Alcea has 5-11 bracts and much larger flowers (>6 cm).; vs Malva: Lavatera has bracts fused halfway and seeds separate easily; Malva has free bracts and seeds firmly enclosed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lavatera sp. native to California?
No. Lavatera sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lavatera sp. belong to?
Lavatera sp. is in the Malvaceae family, genus Lavatera.
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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