Anthemis sp.
Dog-fennel, chamomile, Chamomile
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Anthemis sp. (Dog-fennel) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Matricaria: Matricaria has a domed receptacle center; Anthemis has chaffy scales among disk flowers.; vs Chamaemelum: Chamaemelum is perennial with sweet apple scent; Anthemis is annual with unpleasant odor.; vs Tanacetum: Tanacetum flowers are button-like without white rays; Anthemis has white-rayed daisy flowers.; vs Argyranthemum: Argyranthemum is woody-based with less finely divided leaves; Anthemis is herbaceous annual.; vs Bellis: Bellis has simple spoon-shaped basal leaves; Anthemis has finely divided feathery leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthemis sp. native to California?
No. Anthemis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Anthemis sp. belong to?
Anthemis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Anthemis.
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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