Orthilia sp.
Family: Ericaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Orthilia sp. is a native California perennial in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pyrola: Orthilia flowers line one side of curved stalk; Pyrola flowers spiral around straight stalk.; vs Chimaphila: Orthilia flowers on one-sided curved stalk; Chimaphila flowers in flat-topped cluster with whorled stem leaves.; vs Moneses: Orthilia has many flowers on curved one-sided stalk; Moneses has single flower per stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orthilia sp. native to California?
Yes. Orthilia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Orthilia sp. belong to?
Orthilia sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Orthilia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.