Halogeton sp.
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Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Halogeton sp. is a non-native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salsola: Halogeton has club-shaped leaves with abrupt bristle tips; Salsola has thread-like leaves tapering gradually to spines.; vs Suaeda: Halogeton leaves end in sharp bristle tips; Suaeda leaves have soft rounded tips.; vs Kochia: Halogeton has club-shaped succulent leaves with bristle tips; Kochia has soft flat or cylindric leaves without bristles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Halogeton sp. native to California?
No. Halogeton sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Halogeton sp. belong to?
Halogeton sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Halogeton.
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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