Nemacladus sp.
Threadplant
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Nemacladus sp. (Threadplant) is a native California annual in the Campanulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hesperolinon: Hesperolinon has 5 separate styles and round petals; Nemacladus has fused stamens and irregular flowers.; vs Legenere: Legenere has white flowers in wet areas; Nemacladus has colored flowers in dry desert habitats.; vs Porterella: Porterella grows in wet areas; Nemacladus is a desert specialist of dry sandy soils.; vs Lobelia: Lobelia grows in wet areas with ridged lower lips; Nemacladus thrives in dry deserts.; vs Downingia: Downingia grows in vernal pools; Nemacladus grows in dry desert sands and gravels.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nemacladus sp. native to California?
Yes. Nemacladus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Nemacladus sp. belong to?
Nemacladus sp. is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Nemacladus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Nemacladus tenuis — Small-flowered desert threadsplant
- Nemacladus tenuis var. aliformis — Winged desert threadplant
- Nemacladus tenuis var. tenuis — Desert nemacladus
- Nemacladus twisselmannii — Twisselmann's nemacladus
- Nemacladus twisselmannii var. botanywomaniae — Kate's nemacladus
- Nemacladus twisselmannii var. twisselmannii — Twisselmann's nemacladus
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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