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Distribution by County   6265    
Petalonyx nitidus  S. Watson
Shiny leaf sandpaper plant, Shinyleaf sandpaper plant, sand paper plant
Petalonyx nitidus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
Record Count by County

Inyo: 152 Kern: 7 Mono: 11 San Bernardino: 61

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2026. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/22/2026).