Scleranthus sp.
Knawel
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Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Scleranthus sp. (Knawel) is a non-native California annual in the Caryophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Paronychia: Scleranthus completely lacks stipules; Paronychia has small stipules at leaf bases.; vs Cardionema: Scleranthus is tiny delicate annual; Cardionema is coastal woolly mat.; vs Herniaria: Scleranthus lacks stipules entirely; Herniaria has tiny stipules present.; vs Achyronychia: Scleranthus has narrow sepals and no stipules; Achyronychia has broad sepals and stipules.; vs Scopulophila: Scleranthus is tiny annual without woolly base; Scopulophila has dense woolly cushion.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scleranthus sp. native to California?
No. Scleranthus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Scleranthus sp. belong to?
Scleranthus sp. is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Scleranthus.
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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