Cyclospermum sp.
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Cyclospermum sp. is a non-native California annual in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Apiastrum: Cyclospermum has alternate leaves; Apiastrum has opposite leaves in pairs.; vs Foeniculum: Cyclospermum has small white flowers and smooth fruits; Foeniculum has yellow flowers and ribbed fruits.; vs Ptilimnium: Cyclospermum lacks involucels around flower clusters; Ptilimnium has thread-like involucels.; vs Anethum: Cyclospermum has white flowers and tiny fruits; Anethum has yellow flowers and flat winged fruits.; vs Asparagus: Cyclospermum is an upright herb with umbels; Asparagus is a feathery-leaved sprawling plant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cyclospermum sp. native to California?
No. Cyclospermum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cyclospermum sp. belong to?
Cyclospermum sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Cyclospermum.
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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