Loeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarum
Sagebrush loeflingia
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Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.2
Loeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarum (Sagebrush loeflingia) is a California herb in the Caryophyllaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.2
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
What plant family does Loeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarum belong to?
Loeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarum is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Loeflingia.
Is Loeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarum rare or endangered?
Loeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarum carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.2, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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