Nuttallanthus sp.
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Nuttallanthus sp. is a native California annual in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Kickxia: Nuttallanthus stands upright; Kickxia sprawls flat along ground with scattered flowers.; vs Linaria: Nuttallanthus has blue to violet flowers; Linaria has yellow, purple, or red-violet flowers.; vs Antirrhinum: Nuttallanthus has a true backward-pointing spur; Antirrhinum has only a sac-like swelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nuttallanthus sp. native to California?
Yes. Nuttallanthus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Nuttallanthus sp. belong to?
Nuttallanthus sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Nuttallanthus.
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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