Kallstroemia californica
California Caltrop
Also known as: Kallstroemia brachystylis Vail +6 more
- Kallstroemia brachystylis Vail
- Kallstroemia californica var. brachystylis (Vail) Kearney & Peebles
- Kallstroemia californica var. californica
- Kallstroemia maxima (L.) Torr. & A.Gray
- Tribulus brachystylis (Vail) A.Gray
- Tribulus brachystylis (Vail) B.L.Rob.
- Tribulus californicus S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zygophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Kallstroemia californica (commonly known as California caltrop) is an annual belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah