Circaea sp.
Enchanter's nightshade, Enchanter's Nightshade
Family: Onagraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Circaea sp. (Enchanter's nightshade) is a native California perennial in the Onagraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Whipplea: Circaea has opposite leaves and 2-petaled flowers; Whipplea has whorled leaves and 5-petaled flowers.; vs Clinopodium: Circaea has 2 white petals; Clinopodium has tubular 2-lipped flowers typical of mints.; vs Neoholmgrenia: Circaea has white 2-petaled flowers; Neoholmgrenia has yellow 4-petaled flowers.; vs Agave: Circaea is a delicate woodland herb; agave is a massive succulent rosette.
Frequently asked questions
Is Circaea sp. native to California?
Yes. Circaea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Circaea sp. belong to?
Circaea sp. is in the Onagraceae family, genus Circaea.
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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