Montia sp.
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Family: Montiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Montia sp. is a native California perennial in the Montiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Claytonia: Montia has multiple alternate stem leaves and one-sided flowers; Claytonia has exactly 2 opposite or fused stem leaves.; vs Lewisia: Montia has thin stems with alternate leaves in wet areas; Lewisia forms tight succulent rosettes on rocks.; vs Hesperochiron: Montia has small clustered flowers on stems; Hesperochiron has large solitary flowers from basal rosettes.; vs Galium: Montia has alternate succulent leaves and white flowers; Galium has whorled thin leaves and square stems.; vs Cistanthe: Montia has white/pink flowers with multiple stem leaves; Cistanthe has 5 petals with yellow anthers only on coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Montia sp. native to California?
Yes. Montia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Montia sp. belong to?
Montia sp. is in the Montiaceae family, genus Montia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Montia chamissoi — Toad lily
- Montia dichotoma — Dwarf miner's lettuce
- Montia diffusa — Diffuse miner's lettuce
- Montia fontana — Water chickweed
- Montia howellii — Howell's montia
- Montia linearis — Linear leaved montia
- Montiaceae sp. — Miner's lettuce family
- Thingia ambigua — Desert cistanthe
- Thingia sp.
- Calandrinia breweri — Brewer's calandrinia
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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