Oxypolis sp.
Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Oxypolis sp. is a native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Oenanthe: Oxypolis fruits are flat with thin wings; Oenanthe fruits are rounded and corky with a crown.; vs Sium: Oxypolis fruits are flattened front-to-back; Sium fruits are rounded with thick corky ribs.; vs Berula: Oxypolis fruits are flat with broad wings; Berula fruits are rounded with hidden ribs.; vs Apium: Oxypolis fruits are flattened with wings; Apium fruits are rounded without wings.; vs Perideridia: Oxypolis grows in mountain bogs; Perideridia grows in dry grasslands with seasonal dormancy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxypolis sp. native to California?
Yes. Oxypolis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Oxypolis sp. belong to?
Oxypolis sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Oxypolis.
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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