Canbya sp.
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Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Canbya sp. is a non-native California annual in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hesperomecon: Canbya is completely hairless with fleshy leaves; Hesperomecon has bristly hairs.; vs Platystemon: Canbya is smooth and hairless; Platystemon is covered in long soft hairs.; vs Meconella: Canbya has stalkless fleshy leaves; Meconella has spoon-shaped leaves on stalks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canbya sp. native to California?
No. Canbya sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Canbya sp. belong to?
Canbya sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Canbya.
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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