Linaria sp.
Toadflax, Toadflax
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Linaria sp. (Toadflax) is a non-native California perennial in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Antirrhinum: Linaria has a true backward-pointing spur; Antirrhinum has only a sac-like swelling at flower base.; vs Nemesia: Linaria has a long backward-pointing spur; Nemesia has a short spur or pouch.; vs Collinsia: Linaria has spurred flowers with throat swelling; Collinsia has keeled lower lip with stamens tucked inside.; vs Salvia: Linaria has five stamens and spurred flowers; Salvia has two stamens and square stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Linaria sp. native to California?
No. Linaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Linaria sp. belong to?
Linaria sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Linaria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Linaria vulgaris — Butter-and-eggs
- Linaria bipartita — Clovenlip toadflax
- Linaria dalmatica subsp. dalmatica — Dalmatian toadflax
- Linaria maroccana — Moroccan toad flax
- Linaria pinifolia — Pine needle toad flax
- Linaria purpurea — Purple toad flax
- Maurandella antirrhiniflora — Violet twining snapdragon
- Maurandella sp.
- Nothochelone nemorosa — False turtlehead
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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