Spermolepis lateriflora
western bristly scaleseed
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Family: Apiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3
Spermolepis lateriflora (western bristly scaleseed) is a California plant in the Apiaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.3
How to tell it apart
vs Apiastrum: Spermolepis grows in deserts with alternate leaves; Apiastrum in chaparral with opposite leaves.; vs Torilis: Spermolepis has smooth flower stalks; Torilis has hairy stalks and herbage throughout.; vs Ammoselinum: Spermolepis flower clusters are completely smooth; Ammoselinum clusters are finely fuzzy.; vs Cyclospermum: Spermolepis has wide-oval fruits in deserts; Cyclospermum has narrower fruits in wet areas.; vs Daucus: Spermolepis has few-rayed open clusters in deserts; Daucus has many-rayed nest-like clusters.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Spermolepis lateriflora belong to?
Spermolepis lateriflora is in the Apiaceae family, genus Spermolepis.
Is Spermolepis lateriflora rare or endangered?
Spermolepis lateriflora carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.3, state rank SH.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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