Chaetopappa sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Chaetopappa sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Xylorhiza: Xylorhiza has large showy rays (15-40mm), not tiny 5-10mm rays; vs Corethrogyne: Corethrogyne is larger overall with brown pappus, not white; vs Chloracantha: Chloracantha has thorny branches, which Chaetopappa lacks; vs Symphyotrichum: Symphyotrichum has clustered flower heads and is much taller than 6 inches; vs Eurybia: Eurybia is a robust perennial over 20cm tall, not a tiny 5-15cm subshrub
Frequently asked questions
Is Chaetopappa sp. native to California?
No. Chaetopappa sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Chaetopappa sp. belong to?
Chaetopappa sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Chaetopappa.
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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