Adenocaulon sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Adenocaulon sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rubus: Adenocaulon has broad triangular leaves white underneath; Rubus has compound leaves with 3-7 leaflets and thorny stems.; vs Hedera: Adenocaulon is an upright forest herb with white flowers; Hedera is a climbing vine with lobed evergreen leaves and greenish flowers.; vs Sonchus: Adenocaulon has white flowers and triangular leaves white below; Sonchus has yellow dandelion-like flowers and milky sap.; vs Solanum: Adenocaulon has white underneath leaves and sticky-glandular fruits; Solanum has green leaves and smooth berries, often with star-shaped flowers.; vs Cardamine: Adenocaulon has triangular leaves and sticky fruits; Cardamine has 4-petaled flowers and narrow seed pods that pop open.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adenocaulon sp. native to California?
No. Adenocaulon sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Adenocaulon sp. belong to?
Adenocaulon sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Adenocaulon.
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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