Baileya sp.
Desert-marigold, Desert-Marigold
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Baileya sp. (Desert-marigold) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriophyllum: Eriophyllum rays wither and drop; Baileya rays persist as papery curled petals for weeks.; vs Geraea: Geraea has large green leaves; Baileya has small gray-woolly leaves and distinctive persistent papery rays.; vs Encelia: Encelia often lacks ray flowers entirely; Baileya always has persistent papery rays that curl backward.; vs Glebionis: Glebionis has smooth green leaves; Baileya is completely covered in dense gray wool.; vs Eschscholzia: Eschscholzia is a poppy with four petals and no disk center; Baileya is a composite with rays around a disk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baileya sp. native to California?
Yes. Baileya sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Baileya sp. belong to?
Baileya sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Baileya.
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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