Bassia sp.
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Bassia sp. is a non-native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salsola: Bassia fruits have five hooked spines; Salsola fruits develop papery wings.; vs Atriplex: Bassia has hooked spines on fruits; Atriplex has two flat bracts enclosing fruits.; vs Suaeda: Bassia develops hooked spines in fruit; Suaeda has succulent leaves without spines.; vs Epilobium: Bassia has tiny clustered flowers; Epilobium has showy 4-petaled flowers.; vs Isocoma: Bassia lacks ray flowers; Isocoma has yellow composite flower heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bassia sp. native to California?
No. Bassia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Bassia sp. belong to?
Bassia sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Bassia.
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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