Malephora sp.
Family: Aizoaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Malephora sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Aizoaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Carpobrotus: Malephora has small copper flowers and dry capsules; Carpobrotus has huge showy flowers and fleshy fig-like fruits.; vs Curio: Malephora forms succulent mats with daisy-like flowers; Curio has cylindrical leaves on upright stems with tubular flowers.; vs Mesembryanthemum: Malephora is perennial with copper flowers; Mesembryanthemum is annual with crystalline leaf bubbles.; vs Arctotis: Malephora has many thin petals and succulent leaves; Arctotis has large daisy heads with broad ray flowers.; vs Lampranthus: Malephora has copper-colored flowers; Lampranthus typically has bright pink or magenta flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Malephora sp. native to California?
No. Malephora sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Malephora sp. belong to?
Malephora sp. is in the Aizoaceae family, genus Malephora.
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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