Chondrilla sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Chondrilla sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stephanomeria: Stephanomeria has only 3-9 flowers per head, Chondrilla has 6-60 flowers per head.; vs Lactuca: Lactuca has leafy stems, Chondrilla has virtually leafless wiry stems creating skeleton appearance.; vs Hypochaeris: Hypochaeris has basal rosettes with obvious leaves, Chondrilla has sparse leaves on wiry branches.; vs Eriogonum: Eriogonum has small clustered flowers with papery bracts (Polygonaceae), not composite yellow ray flowers.; vs Pleiacanthus: Pleiacanthus has thorny stems and pink-purple flowers, Chondrilla has smooth stems and yellow flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chondrilla sp. native to California?
No. Chondrilla sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Chondrilla sp. belong to?
Chondrilla sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Chondrilla.
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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