Johanneshowellia sp.
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Family: Polygonaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Johanneshowellia sp. is a native California annual in the Polygonaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lastarriaea: Johanneshowellia has spine-less bracts; Lastarriaea has 3 spine-tipped bracts.; vs Nemacaulis: Johanneshowellia has 4-7 bracts without cottony appearance; Nemacaulis has many bracts creating cottony flower heads.; vs Hollisteria: Johanneshowellia has spine-less bracts and silky hairs; Hollisteria has spine-tipped bracts and woolly hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Johanneshowellia sp. native to California?
Yes. Johanneshowellia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Johanneshowellia sp. belong to?
Johanneshowellia sp. is in the Polygonaceae family, genus Johanneshowellia.
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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