Krameria sp.
Rhatany, Rhatany
Family: Krameriaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Krameria sp. (Rhatany) is a native California perennial in the Krameriaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Coleogyne: Krameria has rose-purple irregular flowers; Coleogyne has yellow radially symmetrical flowers.; vs Eriogonum: Krameria has orchid-like bilateral flowers with visible stamens; Eriogonum has tiny radial flowers in dense heads.; vs Ephedra: Krameria has showy rose-purple flowers; Ephedra has inconspicuous scale-like flowers and jointed green stems.; vs Nicolletia: Krameria has irregular single flowers; Nicolletia has composite flower heads typical of Asteraceae.; vs Thamnosma: Krameria has lopsided flowers with barbed fruit; Thamnosma has radial 4-petaled flowers with smooth capsules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Krameria sp. native to California?
Yes. Krameria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Krameria sp. belong to?
Krameria sp. is in the Krameriaceae family, genus Krameria.
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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