Nicandra sp.
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Family: Solanaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Nicandra sp. is a non-native California annual in the Solanaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Solanum: Nicandra has winged calyx lobes longer than the tube; Solanum has regular sepals and prominent yellow anther cone.; vs Datura: Nicandra has winged calyx lobes; Datura has large trumpet flowers and spiny capsules.; vs Nicotiana: Nicandra has winged calyx lobes longer than tube; Nicotiana has flowers in branching clusters with short sepals.; vs Petunia: Nicandra has distinctive winged calyx lobes; Petunia has sticky glandular hairs throughout and solitary flowers.; vs Oryctes: Nicandra has wing-like projections at calyx base; Oryctes has narrow urn-shaped flowers and flat-winged seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicandra sp. native to California?
No. Nicandra sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Nicandra sp. belong to?
Nicandra sp. is in the Solanaceae family, genus Nicandra.
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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