Sparaxis sp.
Sparaxis, Sparaxis
Family: Iridaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Sparaxis sp. (Sparaxis) is a non-native California perennial in the Iridaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hemerocallis: Sparaxis has papery crinkled bracts; Hemerocallis has fleshy green bracts and lily-like flowers.; vs Freesia: Sparaxis has bracts cut into narrow segments; Freesia has smooth papery bracts and strongly fragrant tubular flowers.; vs Tropaeolum: Sparaxis has funnel flowers in spikes; Tropaeolum has spurred flowers and round shield-like leaves.; vs Primula: Sparaxis has papery bracts and iris-like leaves; Primula has a basal rosette of broad crinkled leaves.; vs Tulipa: Sparaxis has flowers in spikes with papery bracts; Tulipa has solitary cup-shaped flowers on single stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sparaxis sp. native to California?
No. Sparaxis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Sparaxis sp. belong to?
Sparaxis sp. is in the Iridaceae family, genus Sparaxis.
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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