Frankenia sp.
Frankenia, Frankenia
Family: Frankeniaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Frankenia sp. (Frankenia) is a non-native California perennial in the Frankeniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Suaeda: Frankenia has flowers with visible petals; seablite has tiny flowers without petals, only sepals.; vs Batis: Frankenia has individual flowers with petals; saltwort has flowers in cone-like spikes without petals.; vs Eriogonum: Frankenia has fused sepals and 4-7 stamens; buckwheat has papery bracts below flowers and 9 stamens.; vs Atriplex: Frankenia has showy flowers with pink-white petals; saltbush has tiny green flowers without petals.; vs Sesuvium: Frankenia has thin non-succulent leaves; sea purslane has thick succulent leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frankenia sp. native to California?
No. Frankenia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Frankenia sp. belong to?
Frankenia sp. is in the Frankeniaceae family, genus Frankenia.
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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