Oenanthe sp.
Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Oenanthe sp. is a native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sayornis: Sayornis is a bird (flycatcher); Oenanthe is an aquatic plant with white flowers.; vs Sialia: Sialia is a bird (bluebird); Oenanthe is an aquatic plant growing in water.; vs Sium: Oenanthe fruits have a crown of teeth on top; Sium fruits have thick corky ribs but no crown.; vs Berula: Oenanthe has tuberous roots and crowned fruits; Berula has fibrous roots and smooth-topped fruits.; vs Apium: Oenanthe fruits are corky with a persistent crown; Apium fruits are smooth without a crown.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oenanthe sp. native to California?
Yes. Oenanthe sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Oenanthe sp. belong to?
Oenanthe sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Oenanthe.
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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