Chamaebatiaria sp.
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Family: Rosaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Chamaebatiaria sp. is a native California annual in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chamaebatia: Chamaebatiaria has less finely divided leaves and pod-like follicles; mountain misery has more segments and single-seeded achenes.; vs Purshia: Chamaebatiaria has pinnately divided fern-like leaves; Purshia has wedge-shaped leaves lobed only at the tip.; vs Luetkea: Chamaebatiaria is an upright shrub; partridge foot forms low mats under 8 inches.; vs Lyonothamnus: Chamaebatiaria is a small shrub with fern-like foliage; Catalina ironwood is a tree with peeling bark.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamaebatiaria sp. native to California?
Yes. Chamaebatiaria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Chamaebatiaria sp. belong to?
Chamaebatiaria sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Chamaebatiaria.
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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