Salvinia sp.
Family: Salviniaceae · Type: Fern · Not Native
Salvinia sp. is a non-native California fern in the Salviniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Azolla: Azolla has pinhead-sized leaves under 2 mm; Salvinia has fingernail-sized leaves 5-25 mm.; vs Eichhornia: Eichhornia has inflated spongy leaf stalks; Salvinia has flat fuzzy leaves.; vs Pistia: Pistia forms circular rosettes with clear veins; Salvinia has paired fuzzy leaves along stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salvinia sp. native to California?
No. Salvinia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Salvinia sp. belong to?
Salvinia sp. is in the Salviniaceae family, genus Salvinia.
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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