Tuberaria sp.
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Family: Cistaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Tuberaria sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Cistaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cistus: Cistus is a large woody shrub; Tuberaria is a delicate annual herb.; vs Crocanthemum: Tuberaria is annual with basal rosette and no style; Crocanthemum is perennial with woody stems and visible style.; vs Plantago: Plantago has tiny greenish flowers in dense spikes; Tuberaria has showy yellow 5-petaled flowers.; vs Mimulus: Mimulus has tubular 2-lipped flowers; Tuberaria has flat 5-petaled flowers with separate petals.; vs Bacopa: Bacopa has tiny white/blue flowers; Tuberaria has showy yellow flowers and 3-parted (not 2-parted) capsules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tuberaria sp. native to California?
No. Tuberaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Tuberaria sp. belong to?
Tuberaria sp. is in the Cistaceae family, genus Tuberaria.
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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