Polanisia sp.
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Family: Cleomaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Polanisia sp. is a native California annual in the Cleomaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Oxystylis: Polanisia has many stamens and unstalked capsules; Oxystylis has 6 stamens and spine-tipped nutlets.; vs Wislizenia: Wislizenia has 6 stamens and paired nutlets; Polanisia has 8-32 stamens and capsules.; vs Carsonia: Carsonia has 6 stamens and stalked capsules; Polanisia has 8-32 stamens and sessile capsules.; vs Peritoma: Peritoma has 6 stamens and long-stalked capsules; Polanisia has 8-32 stamens and unstalked capsules.; vs Cleomella: Cleomella has 6 stamens and tiny round capsules; Polanisia has 8-32 stamens creating bristly flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polanisia sp. native to California?
Yes. Polanisia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Polanisia sp. belong to?
Polanisia sp. is in the Cleomaceae family, genus Polanisia.
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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