Bowlesia sp.
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Bowlesia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ranunculus: Bowlesia is covered in fuzzy star-shaped hairs; buttercups are smooth and shiny.; vs Oxalis: Bowlesia has inflated puffy fruits; Oxalis has elongated capsules that explosively pop open.; vs Geranium: Bowlesia fruits are round and inflated; Geranium fruits have distinctive long pointed beaks.; vs Marah: Bowlesia is a low fuzzy herb with tiny flowers; manroot is a massive vine with large spiny fruits.; vs Delphinium: Bowlesia has star-shaped hairs and round leaves; Delphinium is smooth with deeply divided palmate leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bowlesia sp. native to California?
No. Bowlesia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bowlesia sp. belong to?
Bowlesia sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Bowlesia.
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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