Reseda sp.
Mignonette, Mignonette
Family: Resedaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Reseda sp. (Mignonette) is a non-native California perennial in the Resedaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rumex: Reseda has 4-6 petals per flower in dense spikes; Rumex has no petals, just greenish sepals in whorls.; vs Erigeron: Reseda has spike-like clusters of small individual flowers; Erigeron has composite daisy-like flower heads.; vs Ambrosia: Reseda has small flowers with visible petals; Ambrosia has no petals, just green composite flower heads.; vs Verbascum: Reseda flowers are tiny in dense spikes; Verbascum has large 5-petaled flowers in tall racemes.; vs Oligomeris: Reseda has 4-6 petals and 10-25 stamens; Oligomeris has only 2 petals and 3-4 stamens.
Frequently asked questions
Is Reseda sp. native to California?
No. Reseda sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Reseda sp. belong to?
Reseda sp. is in the Resedaceae family, genus Reseda.
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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