Kickxia sp.

Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native

Kickxia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Plantaginaceae family.

How to tell it apart

vs Acmispon: Kickxia has spurred snapdragon-like flowers; Acmispon has pea-family flowers with banner and keel.; vs Nuttallanthus: Kickxia sprawls flat on ground; Nuttallanthus stands upright with flowers in terminal spike.; vs Linaria: Kickxia sprawls with broad heart-shaped leaves; Linaria stands upright with narrow needle-like leaves.; vs Antirrhinum: Kickxia has spurred flowers and sprawling habit; Antirrhinum lacks spurs and grows upright.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kickxia sp. native to California?

No. Kickxia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).

What plant family does Kickxia sp. belong to?

Kickxia sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Kickxia.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Kickxia species · All Plantaginaceae

Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos

Last updated 2026-04-14

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.