Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii
Ornduff's Meadowfoam
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Family: Limnanthaceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.1
Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii (Ornduff's Meadowfoam) is a California herb in the Limnanthaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.1
How to tell it apart
vs Cerastium: Limnanthes has jagged petal tips and entire leaves; Cerastium has deeply notched petals.; vs Layia: Limnanthes has separate 4-5 petals in a simple flower; Layia is a composite with many ray flowers.; vs Sabulina: Limnanthes has pinnately divided fern-like leaves; Sabulina has simple narrow leaves.; vs Nemophila: Limnanthes has 4 petals with jagged tips; Nemophila has 5 petals with smooth edges.; vs Sidalcea: Limnanthes has 4-5 petals and pinnate leaves; Sidalcea has 5 petals and palmately lobed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii belong to?
Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii is in the Limnanthaceae family, genus Limnanthes.
Is Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii rare or endangered?
Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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