Grayia sp.
Hop-sage, Hop-Sage
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Grayia sp. (Hop-sage) is a native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Atriplex: Grayia fruits have completely fused, round flat wings; Atriplex fruit bracts are triangular with free tips.; vs Sarcobatus: Grayia has smooth round-winged fruits; Sarcobatus has spiny branches and cone-like spiral fruits.; vs Lycium: Grayia has flat winged fruits; Lycium has fleshy red berries and spiny branches.; vs Eriogonum: Grayia has large flat circular fruit wings; Eriogonum has tiny 3-winged achenes in flower clusters.; vs Bougainvillea: Grayia has circular fruit wings; Bougainvillea has colorful papery bracts beneath tubular flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grayia sp. native to California?
Yes. Grayia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Grayia sp. belong to?
Grayia sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Grayia.
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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