Aphanes sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Aphanes sp. is a non-native California annual in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acaena: Acaena has pinnately compound leaves with many leaflets; Aphanes has single palmately lobed leaves.; vs Poteridium: Poteridium is a perennial with pinnate leaves; Aphanes is an annual with palmate leaves.; vs Poterium: Poterium has pinnately compound leaves; Aphanes has palmately lobed simple leaves.; vs Sanguisorba: Sanguisorba has pinnately compound leaves and conspicuous flower spikes; Aphanes has palmate leaves and hidden flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aphanes sp. native to California?
No. Aphanes sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Aphanes sp. belong to?
Aphanes sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Aphanes.
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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