Eucrypta sp.

Family: Hydrophyllaceae · Type: Annual · Native

Eucrypta sp. is a native California annual in the Hydrophyllaceae family.

How to tell it apart

vs Phacelia: Eucrypta feels very sticky to touch and retains seeds in fruit; Phacelia is typically non-sticky and seeds fall out cleanly.; vs Pholistoma: Eucrypta has finely divided fern-like leaves; Pholistoma has broader, less divided leaves with backward-pointing bristles.; vs Nemophila: Eucrypta has very sticky herbage and tiny flowers; Nemophila is non-sticky with showy saucer-shaped flowers.; vs Cryptantha: Eucrypta has fern-like divided leaves; Cryptantha has simple narrow leaves covered in stiff hairs.; vs Emmenanthe: Eucrypta flowers spread outward; Emmenanthe flowers hang downward like bells and become papery when dry.

Frequently asked questions

Is Eucrypta sp. native to California?

Yes. Eucrypta sp. is native to California (recorded as native).

What plant family does Eucrypta sp. belong to?

Eucrypta sp. is in the Hydrophyllaceae family, genus Eucrypta.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Eucrypta species · All Hydrophyllaceae

Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos

Last updated 2026-04-14

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