Anoda sp.
Family: Malvaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Anoda sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Malvaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Malva: Anoda has no bracts below flowers; Malva has 3 small bracts forming a ring below each flower.; vs Sidalcea: Anoda has arrow-shaped or deeply lobed leaves; Sidalcea has palmately lobed leaves with rounded divisions.; vs Malacothamnus: Anoda is an annual weed in disturbed areas; Malacothamnus is a woody chaparral shrub.; vs Malvella: Anoda lacks bracts at flower base and is upright; Malvella has subtle bracts and is prostrate.; vs Eremalche: Anoda completely lacks bracts below flowers; Eremalche has small bracts present.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anoda sp. native to California?
No. Anoda sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Anoda sp. belong to?
Anoda sp. is in the Malvaceae family, genus Anoda.
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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