Lychnis sp.
Campion, Campion
Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Lychnis sp. (Campion) is a non-native California perennial in the Caryophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Agrostemma: Lychnis has short calyx lobes under 4mm; Agrostemma has dramatic 15-30mm calyx lobes extending far beyond petals.; vs Silene: Lychnis is densely woolly-white throughout; Silene ranges from hairless to moderately hairy but never densely tomentose.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lychnis sp. native to California?
No. Lychnis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lychnis sp. belong to?
Lychnis sp. is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Lychnis.
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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