Aristocapsa sp.
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Family: Polygonaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Aristocapsa sp. is a non-native California annual in the Polygonaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chorizanthe: Aristocapsa has exactly 5 awned teeth and 4 flowers per cup; Chorizanthe varies widely in both characters.; vs Dodecahema: Aristocapsa has 5 rim-only spines; Dodecahema has 6 basal spines plus 6 rim spines.; vs Centrostegia: Aristocapsa has only 5 rim spines (no basal spines); Centrostegia has 3 basal spines plus 5 rim spines.; vs Systenotheca: Aristocapsa has 5 awned teeth and 4 flowers per cup; Systenotheca has equal teeth and 3 flowers per cup.; vs Mucronea: Aristocapsa has 4 flowers per cup with 5 terminal awns; Mucronea has variable flower count with unequal teeth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aristocapsa sp. native to California?
No. Aristocapsa sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Aristocapsa sp. belong to?
Aristocapsa sp. is in the Polygonaceae family, genus Aristocapsa.
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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