Cycloloma sp.
Winged pigweed, Winged Pigweed
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Cycloloma sp. (Winged pigweed) is a non-native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Kochia: Cycloloma has wavy-scalloped leaf edges; Kochia/Bassia leaves are entire (smooth-edged).
Frequently asked questions
Is Cycloloma sp. native to California?
No. Cycloloma sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cycloloma sp. belong to?
Cycloloma sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Cycloloma.
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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