Meconella sp.
Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Meconella sp. is a non-native California annual in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hesperomecon: Meconella is completely smooth; Hesperomecon has conspicuous bristly hairs.; vs Platystemon: Meconella has smooth, spoon-shaped leaves on stalks; Platystemon is hairy throughout.; vs Canbya: Meconella has spoon-shaped leaves on stalks; Canbya has stalkless fleshy leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meconella sp. native to California?
No. Meconella sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Meconella sp. belong to?
Meconella sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Meconella.
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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