Aphanisma sp.
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Aphanisma sp. is a native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Atriplex: Aphanisma has heart-shaped leaves that clasp the stem; Atriplex has scaly-surfaced leaves that don't clasp.; vs Rumex: Aphanisma leaves clasp the stem; Rumex has a papery sheath (ocrea) where leaf meets stem.; vs Bassia: Aphanisma has smooth, heart-shaped clasping leaves; Bassia has hairy, non-clasping leaves.; vs Beta: Aphanisma has heart-shaped clasping upper leaves; Beta has larger triangular leaves that don't clasp.; vs Dysphania: Aphanisma has smooth clasping leaves; Dysphania has aromatic, often glandular-hairy leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aphanisma sp. native to California?
Yes. Aphanisma sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Aphanisma sp. belong to?
Aphanisma sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Aphanisma.
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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