Limosella sp.
Mudwort, Mudwort
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Family: Scrophulariaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Limosella sp. (Mudwort) is a native California annual in the Scrophulariaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Artemisia: Limosella grows in wet mud with simple spoon-shaped leaves; Artemisia is upright and dry-habitat with divided leaves.; vs Myoporum: Limosella is a tiny mudwort under 4 inches; Myoporum is a woody coastal shrub.; vs Buddleja: Limosella is a tiny wetland plant; Buddleja is a large fuzzy-leaved shrub.; vs Scrophularia: Limosella has all leaves basal in wet habitats; Scrophularia has square stems with leaves along them.; vs Verbascum: Limosella is a tiny mudwort under 4 inches; Verbascum towers several feet tall.
Frequently asked questions
Is Limosella sp. native to California?
Yes. Limosella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Limosella sp. belong to?
Limosella sp. is in the Scrophulariaceae family, genus Limosella.
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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