Agoseris sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Agoseris sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Taraxacum: Agoseris bracts graduate gradually in size; Taraxacum has dramatically smaller outer bracts and longer one-sided pappus.; vs Hypochaeris: Agoseris has completely bractless stems; Hypochaeris often has small leafy bracts partway up the stem.; vs Microseris: Agoseris pappus bristles evenly distributed; Microseris has 5-80 white scales (not plume-like bristles).; vs Uropappus: Agoseris has plume-like bristles; Uropappus has 5 large silvery scales alternating with 5 smaller ones.; vs Leontodon: Agoseris has unbranched scapes; Leontodon often has branched stems with multiple heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Agoseris sp. native to California?
No. Agoseris sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Agoseris sp. belong to?
Agoseris sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Agoseris.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Agoseris apargioides — Coast dandelion
- Agoseris apargioides var. apargioides — Coast dandelion
- Agoseris apargioides var. eastwoodiae — Beach dandelion
- Agoseris apargioides var. maritima — Woolly goat chicory
- Agoseris aurantiaca var. aurantiaca — Orange agoseris
- Agoseris ×dasycarpa
- Aldama purisimae — La purisima aldama
- Aldama sp.
- Almutaster pauciflorus — Alkali marsh aster
- Almutaster sp. — Marsh alkali aster
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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