Zeltnera sp.
Centaury, Centaury
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Family: Gentianaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Zeltnera sp. (Centaury) is a native California annual in the Gentianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Centaurium: Zeltnera has wedge-shaped stigmas; Centaurium has oval stigmas (need hand lens).; vs Calandrinia: Zeltnera has tubular gentian flowers; Calandrinia has separate petals.; vs Sabatia: Zeltnera has narrow flower tubes; marsh pink has rotate flowers.; vs Clarkia: Zeltnera has tubular flowers; Clarkia has four separate petals.; vs Leptosiphon: Zeltnera has pink/white flowers; Leptosiphon often multicolored with very narrow tubes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeltnera sp. native to California?
Yes. Zeltnera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Zeltnera sp. belong to?
Zeltnera sp. is in the Gentianaceae family, genus Zeltnera.
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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