Chylismia sp.
Family: Onagraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Chylismia sp. is a native California perennial in the Onagraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eremothera: Chylismia has yellow flowers; Eremothera has white, pink, or red flowers that open at night.; vs Camissonia: Chylismia leaves are mostly basal and dandelion-like; Camissonia has narrow leaves up the stem.; vs Camissoniopsis: Chylismia has dandelion-like basal leaves; Camissoniopsis has lance-shaped leaves along the stem.; vs Eulobus: Chylismia has basal dandelion-like leaves; Eulobus has elegant wand-like stems with red-flecked petals.; vs Oenothera: Chylismia has dandelion-like basal leaves; Oenothera is typically a robust tall plant with 4-lobed stigma.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chylismia sp. native to California?
Yes. Chylismia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Chylismia sp. belong to?
Chylismia sp. is in the Onagraceae family, genus Chylismia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Chylismia walkeri subsp. tortilis
- Chylismia arenaria — Sand evening-primrose
- Chylismia brevipes — Yellow cups
- Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica
- Chylismia brevipes subsp. brevipes
- Chylismia brevipes subsp. pallidula
- Chylismiella pterosperma — Wing fruit sun cup
- Chylismiella sp.
- Circaea alpina subsp. pacifica
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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