Teucrium sp.
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Teucrium sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Salvia has a distinct upper lip arching over the flower; Teucrium's flowers look bottom-lip-only.; vs Stachys: Stachys has both upper and lower lips clearly visible; Teucrium appears to have removed the top lip entirely.; vs Lavandula: Lavender has tiny, symmetrical flowers in dense spikes; Teucrium has larger one-lipped flowers in looser clusters.; vs Trichostema: Trichostema has dramatically long stamens arching out of the flower; Teucrium's stamens are shorter and less showy.; vs Condea: Condea has normal two-lipped flowers; Teucrium's distinctive one-lipped flowers are unmistakable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Teucrium sp. native to California?
No. Teucrium sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Teucrium sp. belong to?
Teucrium sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Teucrium.
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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