Hollisteria sp.
Family: Polygonaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Hollisteria sp. is a native California annual in the Polygonaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lastarriaea: Hollisteria is densely woolly-hairy throughout; Lastarriaea lacks dense woolly covering.; vs Nemacaulis: Hollisteria has 3-4 spine-tipped bracts; Nemacaulis has many spine-less bracts creating cottony heads.; vs Johanneshowellia: Hollisteria has spine-tipped bracts; Johanneshowellia has spine-less bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hollisteria sp. native to California?
Yes. Hollisteria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hollisteria sp. belong to?
Hollisteria sp. is in the Polygonaceae family, genus Hollisteria.
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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