Amblyopappus sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Amblyopappus sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Deinandra: Amblyopappus has tiny rays under 1mm; Deinandra has normal-sized visible ray petals.; vs Mesembryanthemum: Amblyopappus is an Asteraceae with daisy flowers; Mesembryanthemum (Aizoaceae) has succulent leaves and different flower structure.; vs Lasthenia: Amblyopappus has sticky resin dots and rays under 1mm; Lasthenia lacks dots and has longer rays.; vs Eatonella: Amblyopappus is hairless with sticky dots; Eatonella is densely woolly white.; vs Adenocaulon: Amblyopappus is coastal with tiny ray flowers; Adenocaulon has no ray flowers and woodland habitat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amblyopappus sp. native to California?
Yes. Amblyopappus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Amblyopappus sp. belong to?
Amblyopappus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Amblyopappus.
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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