Loeflingia sp.
Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Loeflingia sp. is a native California annual in the Caryophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lastarriaea: Loeflingia has opposite bristle-tipped leaves; Lastarriaea has alternate, oval leaves with papery stipules wrapping the stem.; vs Polycarpon: Loeflingia has needle-like bristle-tipped leaves; Polycarpon has broad spoon-shaped leaves.; vs Spergularia: Loeflingia has flowers in leaf axils with no petals; Spergularia has terminal flower clusters with white/pink petals.; vs Spergula: Loeflingia has single bristle-tipped leaves at nodes; Spergula has whorls of 16-30 smooth needles per node.; vs Plantago: Loeflingia has opposite leaves with flowers in axils; Plantago has basal leaf rosettes with flower spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loeflingia sp. native to California?
Yes. Loeflingia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Loeflingia sp. belong to?
Loeflingia sp. is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Loeflingia.
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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