Krascheninnikovia sp.
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Krascheninnikovia sp. is a native California shrub in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Artemisia: Krascheninnikovia has simple woolly leaves; Artemisia has finely divided aromatic leaves with gray hairs.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Krascheninnikovia is a shrub with simple leaves; Pseudognaphalium is herbaceous with papery flower heads.; vs Tetradymia: Krascheninnikovia has soft white wool; Tetradymia has stiff white felt and often spine-tipped branches.; vs Atriplex: Krascheninnikovia has thick soft white woolly hairs; Atriplex has thin bead-like scales or powder.; vs Lavandula: Krascheninnikovia has white woolly simple leaves; Lavandula has gray linear leaves and purple flower spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Krascheninnikovia sp. native to California?
Yes. Krascheninnikovia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Krascheninnikovia sp. belong to?
Krascheninnikovia sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Krascheninnikovia.
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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