Bebbia sp.
Sweetbush, Sweetbush
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Bebbia sp. (Sweetbush) is a native California shrub in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Adenophyllum: Bebbia has nearly leafless stems and plumose pappus; Adenophyllum has divided leafy foliage.; vs Acamptopappus: Bebbia has chaffy receptacle and plumose pappus; Acamptopappus lacks chaffy scales and has different pappus.; vs Stephanomeria: Bebbia is shrubby with plumose pappus; Stephanomeria is herbaceous with milky sap.; vs Encelia: Bebbia has nearly leafless stems; Encelia has obvious large oval leaves clothing the stems.; vs Lepidospartum: Bebbia has plumose feathery pappus bristles; Lepidospartum has non-plumose pappus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bebbia sp. native to California?
Yes. Bebbia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Bebbia sp. belong to?
Bebbia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Bebbia.
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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