Torilis sp.
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Torilis sp. is a non-native California annual in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Anthriscus: Torilis fruits are covered in stiff prickles that grab clothing; Anthriscus fruits are smooth and beaked.; vs Conium: Torilis is hairy throughout with prickly fruits; Conium is smooth with purple-spotted stems.; vs Daucus: Torilis flower clusters stay open in fruit; Daucus folds into a tight bird's nest.; vs Chaerophyllum: Torilis has prickly burr fruits; Chaerophyllum has smooth elongated fruits.; vs Sanicula: Torilis has open umbels with prickly separate fruits; Sanicula has ball-like clustered burr heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Torilis sp. native to California?
No. Torilis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Torilis sp. belong to?
Torilis sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Torilis.
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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