Soleirolia sp.
Baby's tears, Baby's Tears
Family: Urticaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Soleirolia sp. (Baby's tears) is a non-native California perennial in the Urticaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stellaria: Soleirolia has round leaves in dense mats; Stellaria has pointed leaves and white star flowers.; vs Polycarpon: Soleirolia has round leaves; Polycarpon has narrow, whorled leaves.; vs Portulacaria: Soleirolia has herbaceous creeping stems; Portulacaria is a succulent shrub with thick leaves.; vs Oxalis: Soleirolia has simple round leaves; Oxalis has clover-like compound leaves.; vs Buxus: Soleirolia is a prostrate herb with tiny leaves; Buxus is a woody shrub.
Frequently asked questions
Is Soleirolia sp. native to California?
No. Soleirolia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Soleirolia sp. belong to?
Soleirolia sp. is in the Urticaceae family, genus Soleirolia.
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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