Loeseliastrum sp.
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Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Loeseliastrum sp. is a native California annual in the Polemoniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Langloisia: Loeseliastrum flowers are bilateral/lopsided; Langloisia flowers are radially symmetric in all directions.; vs Eriastrum: Loeseliastrum has simple straight hairs and bilateral flowers; Eriastrum has woolly tufted hairs and radial flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loeseliastrum sp. native to California?
Yes. Loeseliastrum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Loeseliastrum sp. belong to?
Loeseliastrum sp. is in the Polemoniaceae family, genus Loeseliastrum.
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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