Almutaster sp.
Marsh alkali aster, Marsh Alkali Aster
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Almutaster sp. (Marsh alkali aster) is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chaetopappa: Almutaster grows in wet alkaline marshes; Chaetopappa on dry ground.; vs Symphyotrichum: Almutaster has grass-like leaves and sticky glandular bracts; Symphyotrichum has broader leaves without glands.; vs Eurybia: Almutaster in alkaline wetlands with grass-like leaves; Eurybia in woodlands with broader leaves.; vs Sericocarpus: Almutaster heads solitary on long branches; Sericocarpus heads tightly clustered at tips.; vs Machaeranthera: Almutaster has grass-like simple leaves; Machaeranthera has fern-like dissected leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Almutaster sp. native to California?
No. Almutaster sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Almutaster sp. belong to?
Almutaster sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Almutaster.
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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