Argyranthemum foeniculaceum
Canary Island margeurite
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum (Canary Island margeurite) is a non-native California shrub in the Asteraceae family, recognized by Only Argyranthemum naturalized in CA - Macaronesian genus of woody shrubby daisies with succulent segmented leaves, adapted to oceanic….
Canary Island margeurite is a naturalized shrub found in northern coastal California and southern coastal California in disturbed coastal areas at elevations below 100 meters. Flowering from March to August, this plant produces white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Growing with fleshy, somewhat glaucous stems reaching up to one meter tall, it spreads in coastal disturbed environments. Its leaves are scattered or clustered at the base of flower stems, with blades 2 to 4.5 centimeters long and up to 3 centimeters wide, appearing slightly bluish-green. The fruit is small, measuring 2 to 4 millimeters in length.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Only Argyranthemum naturalized in CA - Macaronesian genus of woody shrubby daisies with succulent segmented leaves, adapted to oceanic island conditions
Habitat and range
Habitat: Escape from cultivation in disturbed coastal areas
Elevation: < 100 m
Outside California: native to Canary Islands
Bloom period
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum blooms Mar-Aug.
How to tell it apart
vs Anthemis: Anthemis is herbaceous with soft stems; Argyranthemum has woody stems you can feel.; vs Leucanthemum: Leucanthemum is herbaceous throughout; Argyranthemum has a woody base.; vs Bellis: Bellis forms stemless rosettes; Argyranthemum grows as a woody shrub with upright stems.; vs Erigeron: Erigeron is herbaceous; Argyranthemum has woody stems at the base.; vs Dimorphotheca: Dimorphotheca is annual or soft-stemmed; Argyranthemum has persistent woody growth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Argyranthemum foeniculaceum native to California?
No. Argyranthemum foeniculaceum is not native to California (recorded as not native).
When does Argyranthemum foeniculaceum bloom?
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum blooms Mar-Aug.
What plant family does Argyranthemum foeniculaceum belong to?
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum is in the Asteraceae family, genus Argyranthemum.
What habitat does Argyranthemum foeniculaceum grow in?
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum grows in Escape from cultivation in disturbed coastal areas.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-06
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