Monardella sp.
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Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Monardella sp. is a non-native California annual in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mentha: Mint has multiple flower clusters spaced along the stem; Monardella has one terminal pom-pom head per stem.; vs Salvia: Sage has flowers spaced along an elongated spike; Monardella's flowers are densely packed into a rounded head.; vs Veronica: Speedwell has flowers in a loose spike and isn't aromatic; Monardella's flowers form a dense head with mint scent.; vs Phacelia: Phacelia's flower clusters uncurl like a fern; Monardella's form a compact, stationary head with a bract collar.; vs Valeriana: Valerian has tiny flowers in branched clusters; Monardella has larger mint flowers in a single terminal head.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monardella sp. native to California?
No. Monardella sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Monardella sp. belong to?
Monardella sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Monardella.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Monardella stebbinsii — Stebbins' monardella
- Monardella stoneana — Jennifer's monardella
- Monardella undulata — Curly leaved monardella
- Monardella undulata subsp. arguelloensis — Point Arguello monardella
- Monardella undulata subsp. crispa — Crisp monardella
- Monardella undulata subsp. undulata — San luis obispo monardella
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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