Trautvetteria sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Trautvetteria sp. is a native California perennial in the Ranunculaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Thalictrum: Trautvetteria has simple deeply lobed leaves; Thalictrum has compound leaves with distinct separate leaflets.; vs Adonis: Trautvetteria has no petals and simple lobed leaves; Adonis has colorful yellow-orange petals and feathery fern-like foliage.; vs Ranunculus: Trautvetteria lacks petals entirely and has large simple lobed leaves; Ranunculus has glossy petals with nectaries.; vs Clematis: Trautvetteria is an upright herb with simple lobed leaves; Clematis is a woody vine with compound opposite leaves.; vs Anemone: Trautvetteria has large simple lobed leaves; Anemone has basal leaves with a whorl of bracts below flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Trautvetteria sp. native to California?
Yes. Trautvetteria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Trautvetteria sp. belong to?
Trautvetteria sp. is in the Ranunculaceae family, genus Trautvetteria.
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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