Platystemon sp.
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Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Platystemon sp. is a native California annual in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hesperomecon: Platystemon has 6+ stigmas clustered at center; Hesperomecon has 3 stigmas.; vs Ranunculus: Platystemon has 2-3 sepals that drop at flowering; Ranunculus has 5 persistent sepals.; vs Camissoniopsis: Platystemon has numerous stamens creating bushy center; Camissoniopsis has exactly 8 stamens.; vs Triteleia: Platystemon has separate petals; Triteleia petals are fused into a tube.; vs Calochortus: Platystemon leaves are narrow and hairy along stem; Calochortus has smooth basal grass-like leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Platystemon sp. native to California?
Yes. Platystemon sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Platystemon sp. belong to?
Platystemon sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Platystemon.
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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