Wigandia sp.
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Family: Namaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Wigandia sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Namaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nicotiana: Wigandia has huge heart-shaped leaves 10-35cm wide; Nicotiana has smaller leaves typically under 15cm wide.; vs Eriodictyon: Wigandia has huge heart-shaped leaves 10-35cm wide; Eriodictyon has narrow lance-shaped leaves under 6cm wide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wigandia sp. native to California?
No. Wigandia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Wigandia sp. belong to?
Wigandia sp. is in the Namaceae family, genus Wigandia.
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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