Streptopus sp.
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Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Streptopus sp. is a native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Prosartes: Streptopus has single flowers on kinked stalks from leaf joints; Prosartes has terminal flower clusters on straight stalks.; vs Maianthemum: Streptopus has large flowers hanging singly from kinked stalks; Maianthemum has tiny flowers in terminal clusters.; vs Lilium: Streptopus has broad clasping leaves with single axillary flowers; Lilium has narrow whorled leaves with terminal flowers.; vs Tulipa: Streptopus flowers hang from leaf joints along the stem; Tulipa has a single upright flower atop a leafless stalk.; vs Fritillaria: Streptopus flowers hang from kinked stalks at leaf joints; Fritillaria flowers hang from straight stalks at stem tip.
Frequently asked questions
Is Streptopus sp. native to California?
Yes. Streptopus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Streptopus sp. belong to?
Streptopus sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Streptopus.
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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