Anisocarpus sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Anisocarpus sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Madia: Anisocarpus ray fruits have short beaks; Madia ray fruits lack beaks.; vs Hemizonia: Anisocarpus is perennial with beaked ray fruits; Hemizonia is annual without beaked fruits.; vs Layia: Anisocarpus has short-beaked ray fruits; Layia fruits have prominent feathery bristles.; vs Deinandra: Anisocarpus is perennial in moist woods; Deinandra is annual in drier habitats.; vs Hypochaeris: Anisocarpus has bell-shaped heads; Hypochaeris has dandelion-like heads with all ray flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anisocarpus sp. native to California?
No. Anisocarpus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Anisocarpus sp. belong to?
Anisocarpus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Anisocarpus.
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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