Prosartes sp.
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Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Prosartes sp. is a native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Maianthemum: Prosartes has large bell-shaped flowers in small clusters; Maianthemum has many tiny 4-parted flowers in dense clusters.; vs Streptopus: Prosartes has terminal flower clusters on straight stalks; Streptopus has single axillary flowers on kinked stalks.; vs Polygonatum: Prosartes flowers hang in terminal clusters; Polygonatum flowers hang individually from leaf axils along the stem.; vs Disporum: Prosartes and Disporum are extremely similar - check technical floral characters or rely on range.; vs Cornus: Prosartes has bell flowers and parallel-veined leaves; Cornus has small flowers in clusters and net-veined leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prosartes sp. native to California?
Yes. Prosartes sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Prosartes sp. belong to?
Prosartes sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Prosartes.
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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