Chaetadelpha sp.
(c) Steve Matson, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Chaetadelpha sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Tolpis: Chaetadelpha has pink to white flowers; Tolpis has yellow flowers.; vs Microseris: Chaetadelpha has branched stems with small linear leaves; Microseris has basal leaves and leafless flower stalks.; vs Stebbinsoseris: Chaetadelpha has branched leafy stems and pink flowers; Stebbinsoseris has basal leaves and yellow flowers.; vs Uropappus: Chaetadelpha has much-branched stems and pink flowers; Uropappus has single stems and yellow flowers.; vs Leontodon: Chaetadelpha has branched stems and linear leaves; Leontodon has unbranched stems and lobed basal leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chaetadelpha sp. native to California?
No. Chaetadelpha sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Chaetadelpha sp. belong to?
Chaetadelpha sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Chaetadelpha.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.