Phyla sp.
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Family: Verbenaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Phyla sp. is a native California perennial in the Verbenaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Trifolium: Phyla has tubular two-lipped flowers; Trifolium has pea-family flowers with clover leaves.; vs Lantana: Phyla forms low mats in wetlands; Lantana is a woody shrub in disturbed dry areas.; vs Lippia: Phyla has distinctly flattened calyx; Lippia has cylindrical calyx (note: Lippia may be synonym).; vs Verbena: Phyla has flattened calyx with 2-4 teeth; Verbena has cylindrical calyx with 5 teeth.; vs Aloysia: Phyla grows as low mat in wetlands; Aloysia is desert shrub with narrow flower spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phyla sp. native to California?
Yes. Phyla sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Phyla sp. belong to?
Phyla sp. is in the Verbenaceae family, genus Phyla.
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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