Navarretia miwukensis
Mi-Wuk navarretia
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Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: VASC
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Navarretia miwukensis (Mi-Wuk navarretia) is a California vasc in the Polemoniaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
How to tell it apart
vs Leptosiphon: Navarretia has spiny, thistle-like flower heads; Leptosiphon has open flower clusters without spines.; vs Gilia: Navarretia has very short glandular hairs; Gilia has white cobwebby or bent hairs.; vs Eriastrum: Navarretia flower heads are spiny but not woolly; Eriastrum heads are densely woolly-white.; vs Saltugilia: Wet the seeds - Navarretia seeds become gelatinous; Saltugilia seeds stay dry.; vs Eryngium: Navarretia has tubular flowers in heads; Eryngium has tiny separate flowers and divided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Navarretia miwukensis belong to?
Navarretia miwukensis is in the Polemoniaceae family, genus Navarretia.
Is Navarretia miwukensis rare or endangered?
Navarretia miwukensis carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S1S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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