Ammoselinum sp.
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Ammoselinum sp. is a non-native California annual in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Apiastrum: Ammoselinum has fuzzy flower clusters in deserts; Apiastrum is smooth in chaparral/coastal areas.; vs Torilis: Ammoselinum has oblong fruits with bristly ribs; Torilis has round fruits with prickles everywhere.; vs Spermolepis: Ammoselinum flower clusters are finely fuzzy; Spermolepis flower clusters are completely smooth.; vs Cyclospermum: Ammoselinum grows in deserts with bristly fruits; Cyclospermum in wet areas with smooth fruits.; vs Daucus: Ammoselinum has fuzzy clusters in deserts; Daucus has nest-like clusters in disturbed areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ammoselinum sp. native to California?
No. Ammoselinum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Ammoselinum sp. belong to?
Ammoselinum sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Ammoselinum.
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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