Sibbaldia sp.
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Family: Rosaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Sibbaldia sp. is a native California perennial in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Fragaria: Sibbaldia has no runners and tiny 1mm yellow petals; Fragaria spreads by runners with large white petals.; vs Duchesnea: Sibbaldia has no runners and tiny 1mm petals; Duchesnea spreads by runners with large yellow petals.; vs Potentilla: Sibbaldia has only 5 stamens and 1mm petals; Potentilla has 20+ stamens and 4-20mm petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sibbaldia sp. native to California?
Yes. Sibbaldia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sibbaldia sp. belong to?
Sibbaldia sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Sibbaldia.
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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