Stillingia sp.
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Family: Euphorbiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Stillingia sp. is a native California perennial in the Euphorbiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Dalea: Stillingia has milky sap; dalea has clear sap and pea-like flowers.; vs Acmispon: Stillingia has simple leaves; lotus has compound leaves with 3-9 leaflets.; vs Eriogonum: Stillingia has milky sap; buckwheat has clear watery sap.; vs Oligomeris: Stillingia has smooth leaves; oligomeris has fleshy succulent leaves.; vs Gutierrezia: Stillingia has milky sap; snakeweed has resinous sticky sap and yellow flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stillingia sp. native to California?
Yes. Stillingia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Stillingia sp. belong to?
Stillingia sp. is in the Euphorbiaceae family, genus Stillingia.
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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