Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus
Santa Barbara Island cream cups
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Family: Papaveraceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus (Santa Barbara Island cream cups) is a California plant in the Papaveraceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus blooms Feb-May.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
How to tell it apart
vs Hesperomecon: Platystemon has 6+ stigmas clustered at center; Hesperomecon has 3 stigmas.; vs Ranunculus: Platystemon has 2-3 sepals that drop at flowering; Ranunculus has 5 persistent sepals.; vs Camissoniopsis: Platystemon has numerous stamens creating bushy center; Camissoniopsis has exactly 8 stamens.; vs Triteleia: Platystemon has separate petals; Triteleia petals are fused into a tube.; vs Calochortus: Platystemon leaves are narrow and hairy along stem; Calochortus has smooth basal grass-like leaves.
Frequently asked questions
When does Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus bloom?
Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus blooms Feb-May.
What plant family does Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus belong to?
Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Platystemon.
Is Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus rare or endangered?
Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-08
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