Abronia sp.
Sand-verbena, Sand-Verbena
Family: Nyctaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Abronia sp. (Sand-verbena) is a non-native California perennial in the Nyctaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lantana: Abronia flowers have no true petals (colorful sepals); Lantana has small tubular flowers with 4-5 petals.; vs Calystegia: Abronia has small flowers in dense rounded heads; Calystegia has large solitary funnel-shaped flowers.; vs Verbena: Abronia flowers are in dense rounded heads on trailing stems; Verbena has flowers in spikes.; vs Mirabilis: Abronia flowers lack the cup of fused bracts; Mirabilis has 5 bracts forming a cup around flowers.; vs Glandularia: Abronia has dense rounded flower heads and thick-winged fruits; Glandularia has spiked clusters and dry capsules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abronia sp. native to California?
No. Abronia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Abronia sp. belong to?
Abronia sp. is in the Nyctaginaceae family, genus Abronia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora
Last updated 2026-04-14
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