Eucnide sp.
Rock-nettle, Rock-Nettle
Family: Loasaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Eucnide sp. (Rock-nettle) is a native California annual in the Loasaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mentzelia: Eucnide has petals fused at base and 5 stigma lobes; Mentzelia has free petals and 3 stigma lobes.; vs Petalonyx: Eucnide is an annual herb; Petalonyx is a woody shrub.; vs Sherardia: Eucnide has many stamens and stinging hairs; Sherardia has 4 stamens and no stinging hairs.; vs Sambucus: Eucnide is an annual with stinging hairs; Sambucus is a woody shrub without stinging hairs.; vs Viburnum: Eucnide is an annual desert herb; Viburnum is a woody shrub.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eucnide sp. native to California?
Yes. Eucnide sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Eucnide sp. belong to?
Eucnide sp. is in the Loasaceae family, genus Eucnide.
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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