Lobelia sp.
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Lobelia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Campanulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Penstemon: Lobelia has spherical seed pods; Penstemon has elongated capsules that split lengthwise.; vs Cuphea: Lobelia flowers have 5 petals in irregular shape; Cuphea has tubular flowers with 6 petals.; vs Salvia: Lobelia has spherical capsules; Salvia has 4 small nutlets at flower base.; vs Keckiella: Lobelia has spherical seed pods; Keckiella has flattened capsules.; vs Viola: Lobelia has tubular two-lipped flowers; Viola has 5-petaled flowers with a distinct lower spur.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lobelia sp. native to California?
No. Lobelia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Lobelia sp. belong to?
Lobelia sp. is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Lobelia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Lobelia cardinalis var. pseudosplendens — Cardinal flower
- Lobelia dunnii var. serrata — Dunn's lobelia
- Lobelia erinus — Edging lobelia
- Nemacladus bellus — Beautiful threadplant
- Nemacladus breviflorus — Short-flowered threadplant
- Nemacladus calcaratus — Chimney creek nemacladus
- Nemacladus californicus — Parishella
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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