Poteridium sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Poteridium sp. is a native California annual in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Aphanes: Poteridium has pinnate compound leaves; Aphanes has palm-lobed leaves like tiny maple leaves.; vs Acaena: Poteridium fruits are smooth; Acaena fruits are covered in hooked spines.; vs Poterium: Poteridium leaflets are deeply lobed more than halfway; Poterium leaflets just have shallow teeth.; vs Sanguisorba: Poteridium leaflets are deeply dissected like fern fronds; Sanguisorba leaflets just have teeth along edges.
Frequently asked questions
Is Poteridium sp. native to California?
Yes. Poteridium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Poteridium sp. belong to?
Poteridium sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Poteridium.
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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