Poterium sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Poterium sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Aphanes: Poterium has pinnate leaves with paired leaflets; Aphanes has palm-lobed leaves.; vs Acaena: Poterium fruits are smooth; Acaena fruits have hooked spines.; vs Poteridium: Poterium leaflets have shallow teeth; Poteridium leaflets are deeply lobed more than halfway.; vs Sanguisorba: Poterium has small leaflets under 20mm; Sanguisorba has large leaflets 25-50mm.
Frequently asked questions
Is Poterium sp. native to California?
No. Poterium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Poterium sp. belong to?
Poterium sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Poterium.
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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