Pinguicula sp.
Butterwort, Butterwort
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Family: Lentibulariaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Pinguicula sp. (Butterwort) is a native California perennial in the Lentibulariaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Utricularia: Pinguicula has sticky rosette leaves on land, while Utricularia is aquatic with finely dissected parts.; vs Proboscidea: Pinguicula has simple smooth-edged leaves, while Proboscidea has large lobed leaves and distinctive curved seed pods.; vs Mimulus: Pinguicula has greasy sticky leaves, while Mimulus has normal-textured leaves without stickiness.; vs Limosella: Pinguicula has blue-violet spurred flowers, while Limosella has tiny white bell-shaped flowers.; vs Synthyris: Pinguicula has sticky carnivorous leaves, while Synthyris has normal non-sticky leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pinguicula sp. native to California?
Yes. Pinguicula sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pinguicula sp. belong to?
Pinguicula sp. is in the Lentibulariaceae family, genus Pinguicula.
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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