Stutzia sp.
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Stutzia sp. is a native California annual in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Atriplex: Stutzia has bracts much longer than the hidden calyx; Atriplex bracts equal or shorter than calyx.; vs Blitum: Stutzia has long bracts hiding the calyx; Blitum has fleshy red fruit segments without concealing bracts.; vs Grayia: Stutzia has paired bracts with hidden calyx; Grayia has completely fused circular wings around fruit.; vs Extriplex: Stutzia bracts dramatically exceed and hide the calyx; Extriplex bracts are proportional to calyx.; vs Krascheninnikovia: Stutzia has smooth to slightly scaly bracts; Krascheninnikovia has densely woolly white-hairy bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stutzia sp. native to California?
Yes. Stutzia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Stutzia sp. belong to?
Stutzia sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Stutzia.
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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