Corispermum sp.
Bugseed, Bugseed
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Corispermum sp. (Bugseed) is a native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Bassia: Corispermum has terminal spikes with bracts; Bassia has axillary flowers developing hooked spines.; vs Beta: Corispermum has thread-like leaves; Beta has large broadly oval leaves.; vs Dysphania: Corispermum has grass-like linear leaves; Dysphania has broader, often lobed sticky leaves.; vs Chenopodium: Corispermum has narrow linear leaves; Chenopodium has broader oval to triangular leaves.; vs Micromonolepis: Corispermum has terminal spikes; Micromonolepis has 1-3 flowers at branch tips throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Is Corispermum sp. native to California?
Yes. Corispermum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Corispermum sp. belong to?
Corispermum sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Corispermum.
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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