Extriplex sp.
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Extriplex sp. is a native California perennial in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Atriplex: Extriplex has exactly 4 calyx lobes on male flowers and uniform dark seeds; Atriplex has 3-5 lobes and two seed colors.; vs Suaeda: Extriplex has flat scaly leaves; Suaeda has smooth cylindrical succulent leaves.; vs Acmispon: Extriplex has scaly leaves and wind-pollinated flowers; Acmispon has compound leaves and showy yellow pea flowers.; vs Cressa: Extriplex has scaly saltbush foliage; Cressa has small gray leaves and white funnel-shaped flowers.; vs Lavandula: Extriplex has greenish wind-pollinated flowers; Lavandula has showy purple spikes of fragrant tubular flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Extriplex sp. native to California?
Yes. Extriplex sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Extriplex sp. belong to?
Extriplex sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Extriplex.
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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