Emmenanthe sp.
Family: Hydrophyllaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Emmenanthe sp. is a native California annual in the Hydrophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mentzelia: Emmenanthe has drooping bell flowers; Mentzelia has upward-facing star-shaped flowers with many stamens and sandpapery leaves.; vs Phacelia: Emmenanthe flowers droop downward and become papery; Phacelia flowers spread outward in coiled clusters and fall off cleanly.; vs Eucrypta: Emmenanthe has pendulous bell flowers that become papery; Eucrypta has spreading small flowers and very sticky foliage.; vs Mirabilis: Emmenanthe has small 5-petaled bells on delicate stems; Mirabilis has larger tubular flowers with no petals and opposite leaves.; vs Fritillaria: Emmenanthe is a soft annual herb; Fritillaria is a bulb plant with stiff upright stems and checkerboard-patterned bell flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Emmenanthe sp. native to California?
Yes. Emmenanthe sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Emmenanthe sp. belong to?
Emmenanthe sp. is in the Hydrophyllaceae family, genus Emmenanthe.
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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