Nitrophila sp.
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Family: Amaranthaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Nitrophila sp. is a native California perennial in the Amaranthaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Amaranthus: Amaranthus has thin flat leaves; Nitrophila has thick succulent leaves like a mini ice plant.; vs Alternanthera: Alternanthera has thin leaves and aquatic habitat; Nitrophila has succulent leaves in alkaline flats.; vs Guilleminea: Guilleminea has thin flat leaves; Nitrophila has obvious thick succulent leaves.; vs Tidestromia: Tidestromia is densely woolly-hairy; Nitrophila is succulent and powdery but not fuzzy.; vs Sesuvium: Sesuvium has showy pink flowers with many stamens; Nitrophila has tiny inconspicuous flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nitrophila sp. native to California?
Yes. Nitrophila sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Nitrophila sp. belong to?
Nitrophila sp. is in the Amaranthaceae family, genus Nitrophila.
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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