Oryctes sp.
Family: Solanaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Oryctes sp. is a native California annual in the Solanaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Datura: Oryctes has tiny urn-shaped flowers; Datura has large showy trumpet flowers.; vs Nicandra: Oryctes has narrow urn flowers and flat-winged seeds; Nicandra has winged calyx lobes at base.; vs Nicotiana: Oryctes has narrow urn-shaped flowers; Nicotiana has tubular flowers in branching clusters.; vs Petunia: Oryctes has narrow urn flowers in Great Basin; Petunia has large trumpet flowers and sticky texture.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oryctes sp. native to California?
Yes. Oryctes sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Oryctes sp. belong to?
Oryctes sp. is in the Solanaceae family, genus Oryctes.
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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