Chamaemelum sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Chamaemelum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Matricaria: Matricaria is annual and grows taller; Chamaemelum is perennial and mat-forming.; vs Anthemis: Anthemis has unpleasant odor when crushed; Chamaemelum smells sweet like apples.; vs Tanacetum: Tanacetum flowers lack white rays or have button-like heads; Chamaemelum has classic white-rayed daisies.; vs Argyranthemum: Argyranthemum is woody-based shrub; Chamaemelum is herbaceous mat-forming perennial.; vs Glebionis: Glebionis has fleshy, less-divided leaves and yellow rays; Chamaemelum has finely divided leaves and white rays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamaemelum sp. native to California?
No. Chamaemelum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Chamaemelum sp. belong to?
Chamaemelum sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Chamaemelum.
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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