Podistera sp.
Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Podistera sp. is a native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Conium: Podistera forms alpine cushions under 6 inches; Conium is a tall weedy plant.; vs Petroselinum: Podistera grows in high Sierra granite; Petroselinum is urban garden escape.; vs Osmorhiza: Podistera is a tiny alpine cushion; Osmorhiza grows to 4 feet in shade.; vs Tauschia: Podistera has white flowers in tight heads; Tauschia has yellow flowers in open umbels.; vs Ligusticum: Podistera restricted to 10,000+ feet alpine; Ligusticum ranges lower in mountains.
Frequently asked questions
Is Podistera sp. native to California?
Yes. Podistera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Podistera sp. belong to?
Podistera sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Podistera.
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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