Carlquistia sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Carlquistia sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Raillardella: Carlquistia has leaves along the stem; Raillardella keeps leaves in basal rosettes.; vs Arnica: Carlquistia has a single series of flower bracts; Arnica has two distinct layers.; vs Trichoptilium: Carlquistia is a mountain perennial on granite; Trichoptilium is a desert annual.; vs Palafoxia: Carlquistia has yellow rays and mountain habitat; Palafoxia has pink disk flowers in deserts.; vs Chaenactis: Carlquistia has obvious ray flowers; Chaenactis lacks rays with pincushion-like disk only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlquistia sp. native to California?
No. Carlquistia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Carlquistia sp. belong to?
Carlquistia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Carlquistia.
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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