Legenere sp.
Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Legenere sp. is a native California perennial in the Campanulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nemacladus: Nemacladus grows in dry deserts; Legenere grows in wet areas with white or absent petals.; vs Porterella: Porterella has blue flowers with yellow ridges on lower lip; Legenere has white flowers with smooth lower lip.; vs Lobelia: Lobelia has blue flowers with ridged lower lips; Legenere has white or absent petals with smooth lips.; vs Downingia: Downingia has colorful blue/purple flowers with white-and-yellow patterned lips; Legenere has plain white or no petals.; vs Howellia: Howellia is aquatic with tiny flowers; Legenere grows in vernal pools with white flowers or no petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Legenere sp. native to California?
Yes. Legenere sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Legenere sp. belong to?
Legenere sp. is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Legenere.
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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