Zantedeschia sp.
Family: Araceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Zantedeschia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Araceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Arum: Zantedeschia has pure white bracts on both surfaces; Arum has pale yellow-green on the outside.; vs Colocasia: Zantedeschia has a prominent white funnel bract; Colocasia has elephant-ear leaves without showy bracts.; vs Peltandra: Zantedeschia has a wide-open white funnel bract; Peltandra has a green, tightly-wrapped narrow bract.; vs Spathiphyllum: Zantedeschia grows outdoors near old gardens; Spathiphyllum is a houseplant with upright white paddle-shaped bracts.; vs Calla: Zantedeschia and Calla are the same plant—garden white calla lily.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zantedeschia sp. native to California?
No. Zantedeschia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Zantedeschia sp. belong to?
Zantedeschia sp. is in the Araceae family, genus Zantedeschia.
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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