Cacaliopsis sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Cacaliopsis sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Delairea: Cacaliopsis stands upright; Delairea climbs and twines as a vine.; vs Senecio: Cacaliopsis has palmately lobed leaves with radiating veins; Senecio has pinnately divided leaves.; vs Packera: Cacaliopsis has large palmately lobed leaves; Packera has smaller pinnately veined leaves.; vs Erigeron: Cacaliopsis has palmately lobed leaves and limited distribution; Erigeron has simple leaves and is widespread.; vs Psathyrotes: Cacaliopsis is an upright mountain plant; Psathyrotes forms low desert mounds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cacaliopsis sp. native to California?
No. Cacaliopsis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Cacaliopsis sp. belong to?
Cacaliopsis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Cacaliopsis.
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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