Swertia sp.
Family: Gentianaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Swertia sp. is a native California perennial in the Gentianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Frasera: Swertia has two nectar pits per petal; Frasera has one.; vs Sclerolinon: Swertia has fringed nectar pits; dwarf flax lacks nectar pits.; vs Frankenia: Swertia has free sepals; Frankenia sepals are fused into a tube.; vs Lysimachia: Swertia has two fringed nectar pits per petal; loosestrife lacks these.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swertia sp. native to California?
Yes. Swertia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Swertia sp. belong to?
Swertia sp. is in the Gentianaceae family, genus Swertia.
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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