Pseudorontium sp.
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Pseudorontium sp. is a native California annual in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mohavea: Pseudorontium has a swollen lower lip closing the throat; Mohavea has an open throat with visible stamens.; vs Digitalis: Pseudorontium flowers are tiny (8-9mm) desert annuals; Digitalis has huge 40-60mm bells on tall spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pseudorontium sp. native to California?
Yes. Pseudorontium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pseudorontium sp. belong to?
Pseudorontium sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Pseudorontium.
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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