Chamaesaracha sp.
Five-eyes
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Family: Solanaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Chamaesaracha sp. (Five-eyes) is a non-native California perennial in the Solanaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Leucophysalis: Chamaesaracha has densely woolly hair between anther bases; Leucophysalis throat is less hairy.; vs Salpichroa: Chamaesaracha is a low desert perennial with whitish flowers; Salpichroa is a vine with tubular flowers.; vs Cestrum: Chamaesaracha is a low desert herb; Cestrum is a woody shrub with tubular flowers.; vs Lycium: Chamaesaracha is herbaceous and low-growing; Lycium is a thorny shrub.; vs Solanum: Chamaesaracha anthers are shorter than their stalks; Solanum anthers are longer than stalks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamaesaracha sp. native to California?
No. Chamaesaracha sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Chamaesaracha sp. belong to?
Chamaesaracha sp. is in the Solanaceae family, genus Chamaesaracha.
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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