Allionia sp.
Windmills, Windmills
Family: Nyctaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Allionia sp. (Windmills) is a non-native California perennial in the Nyctaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mirabilis: Allionia has 3 bracts and 3 lopsided flowers blooming together; Mirabilis has 5 bracts and symmetrical flowers.; vs Boerhavia: Allionia has exactly 3 flowers per cluster in cup-like bracts; Boerhavia has loose, open flower clusters.; vs Phacelia: Allionia has 3 asymmetrical flowers in bract cups; Phacelia has coiled flower clusters and 5 separate petals.; vs Abronia: Allionia has 3 asymmetrical flowers per cluster on trailing stems; Abronia has dense rounded pom-pom heads.; vs Tripterocalyx: Allionia has 3 asymmetrical flowers and bilateral fruits; Tripterocalyx has rounded heads with translucent-winged fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Allionia sp. native to California?
No. Allionia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Allionia sp. belong to?
Allionia sp. is in the Nyctaginaceae family, genus Allionia.
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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