Acalypha sp.
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Family: Euphorbiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Acalypha sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Euphorbiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Parietaria: Acalypha has toothed leaves; pellitory leaves are completely smooth-edged.; vs Amaranthus: Acalypha has 3-lobed capsules; amaranth fruits are 1-seeded and don't split.; vs Mirabilis: Acalypha flowers tiny in leaf axils; four o'clock has showy tubular flowers.; vs Quercus: Acalypha stems snap easily and are herbaceous; oak branches are tough and woody.; vs Ricinus: Acalypha has simple toothed leaves; castor bean has huge umbrella-shaped lobed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Acalypha sp. native to California?
No. Acalypha sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Acalypha sp. belong to?
Acalypha sp. is in the Euphorbiaceae family, genus Acalypha.
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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