Paronychia sp.
Nailwort, Nailwort
Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Paronychia sp. (Nailwort) is a non-native California perennial in the Caryophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cardionema: Paronychia sepals are smooth, not densely woolly-fuzzy like Cardionema.; vs Herniaria: Paronychia sepals have white papery edges and bristle tips; Herniaria has blunt green sepals.; vs Achyronychia: Paronychia has narrow sepals with bristles; Achyronychia has broad rounded sepals.; vs Scopulophila: Paronychia lacks the densely woolly cushion base of Scopulophila.; vs Scleranthus: Paronychia has tiny stipules at leaf bases; Scleranthus has none.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paronychia sp. native to California?
No. Paronychia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Paronychia sp. belong to?
Paronychia sp. is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Paronychia.
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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