Arctotis sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Arctotis sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Dimorphotheca: Arctotis has multiple overlapping bract rows; Dimorphotheca has bracts in 1-2 rows.; vs Gazania: Arctotis is silvery-woolly throughout; Gazania is greener with dark-spotted rays.; vs Bellis: Arctotis has large 20-30mm rays; Bellis has tiny rays under 10mm.; vs Malephora: Arctotis is in Asteraceae with daisy flowers; Malephora is in Aizoaceae with succulent leaves.; vs Calendula: Arctotis has both ray and disk flowers; Calendula has only ray-like flowers throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arctotis sp. native to California?
No. Arctotis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Arctotis sp. belong to?
Arctotis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Arctotis.
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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