Porterella sp.
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Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Porterella sp. is a native California perennial in the Campanulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Downingia: Porterella has yellow ridges on the lower lip; Downingia lacks these ridges.; vs Nemacladus: Porterella has showy blue flowers with yellow ridges; Nemacladus has tiny threadlike flowers.; vs Legenere: Porterella has distinct yellow ridges on blue petals; Legenere has plain white flowers.; vs Lobelia: Porterella is a wetland annual with yellow-ridged flowers; Lobelia is perennial with spherical seed pods.; vs Howellia: Porterella has yellow ridges on blue flowers; Howellia has plain white flowers with 5 separate petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Porterella sp. native to California?
Yes. Porterella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Porterella sp. belong to?
Porterella sp. is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Porterella.
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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