Anisocoma sp.
Scalebud, Scalebud
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Anisocoma sp. (Scalebud) is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Malacothrix: Anisocoma has lopsided seed plumes much longer on one side; Malacothrix has evenly distributed seed bristles.; vs Calycoseris: Anisocoma has asymmetrical, one-sided seed plumes; Calycoseris has symmetrical, evenly distributed seed bristles.; vs Rafinesquia: Anisocoma has dramatically lopsided seed plumes; Rafinesquia has evenly distributed seed bristles all around.; vs Agoseris: Anisocoma has lopsided feathery seed plumes; Agoseris has symmetrical seed plumes evenly distributed.; vs Hypochaeris: Anisocoma has distinctly one-sided, asymmetrical seed plumes; Hypochaeris has symmetrical seed plumes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anisocoma sp. native to California?
No. Anisocoma sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Anisocoma sp. belong to?
Anisocoma sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Anisocoma.
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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