Tetrapteron sp.
Family: Onagraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Tetrapteron sp. is a native California annual in the Onagraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Camissoniopsis: Tetrapteron pods have four pointed wings at top; Camissoniopsis pods lack wings or have rounded angles.; vs Camissonia: Tetrapteron pods are egg-shaped with pointed wings; Camissonia pods are straight cylinders or coiled.; vs Taraxia: Tetrapteron is annual; Taraxia is perennial returning multiple years.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tetrapteron sp. native to California?
Yes. Tetrapteron sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Tetrapteron sp. belong to?
Tetrapteron sp. is in the Onagraceae family, genus Tetrapteron.
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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