Acourtia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Acourtia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriogonum: Acourtia has composite flower heads; buckwheat has tiny simple flowers in clusters; vs Penstemon: Acourtia has dandelion-like composite heads; Penstemon has tubular two-lipped flowers; vs Pseudognaphalium: Acourtia has white-purple ray flowers; cudweed has tiny flowers with papery bracts; vs Pluchea: Acourtia has strap-shaped ray flowers; Pluchea has only tubular disk flowers; vs Solidago: Acourtia has white-purple flowers; goldenrod has yellow flowers
Frequently asked questions
Is Acourtia sp. native to California?
No. Acourtia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Acourtia sp. belong to?
Acourtia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Acourtia.
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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