Coleogyne sp.
Blackbush, Blackbush
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Coleogyne sp. (Blackbush) is a non-native California annual in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Krameria: Coleogyne has flowers with no petals and 20-30 stamens; ratany has irregular purplish flowers with petals.; vs Eriogonum: Coleogyne has individual flowers with sepals; buckwheat has tiny flowers in dense clusters surrounded by bracts.; vs Prunus: Coleogyne has no petals and desert habitat; cherry/plum has showy petals and fleshy fruits.; vs Purshia: Coleogyne has petalless flowers; Purshia has conspicuous white petals 6-8 mm long.; vs Bernardia: Coleogyne has bisexual flowers with 20-30 stamens; Bernardia has separate male and female flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coleogyne sp. native to California?
No. Coleogyne sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Coleogyne sp. belong to?
Coleogyne sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Coleogyne.
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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