Centrostegia sp.
Family: Polygonaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Centrostegia sp. is a native California annual in the Polygonaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mucronea: Centrostegia has 3 basal spines; Mucronea has no basal spines at all.; vs Chorizanthe: Centrostegia cups are distinctly 3-angled with 3 basal + 5 rim spines; Chorizanthe varies but never this specific pattern.; vs Dodecahema: Centrostegia cups are 3-angled with 3 basal spines; Dodecahema cups are 6-angled with 6 basal spines.; vs Systenotheca: Centrostegia has 3 prominent basal spines; Systenotheca has no basal spines.; vs Aristocapsa: Centrostegia has 3 basal spines plus rim spines; Aristocapsa has only 5 rim spines with no basal spines.
Frequently asked questions
Is Centrostegia sp. native to California?
Yes. Centrostegia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Centrostegia sp. belong to?
Centrostegia sp. is in the Polygonaceae family, genus Centrostegia.
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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