Leucojum sp.
Family: Amaryllidaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Leucojum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Amaryllidaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Galanthus: Leucojum has all six petals the same length; Galanthus has three long outer petals and three short inner ones.; vs Narcissus: Leucojum has no central trumpet or crown, just simple white bells; Narcissus always has a central crown structure.; vs Allium: Leucojum flowers are drooping white bells with green-tipped petals; Allium flowers are upright in clusters and smell like onion.; vs Styrax: Leucojum is a bulb plant from bare ground with no woody parts; Styrax is a woody shrub with branching stems.; vs Amaryllis: Leucojum blooms while leaves are present and green; Amaryllis flowers appear after all leaves have died back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leucojum sp. native to California?
No. Leucojum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Leucojum sp. belong to?
Leucojum sp. is in the Amaryllidaceae family, genus Leucojum.
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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