Constancea sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Constancea sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Jacobaea: Jacobaea lacks ray petals or has short rays; Constancea has conspicuous yellow rays.; vs Achillea: Achillea has finely dissected ferny leaves; Constancea has large simple leaves.; vs Senecio: Senecio has smaller leaves without distinct stalks; Constancea has large long-stalked leaves.; vs Eriophyllum: Eriophyllum has small leaves under 8 cm; Constancea has large leaves 8-25 cm long.; vs Artemisia: Artemisia has aromatic divided leaves; Constancea has large simple stalked leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Constancea sp. native to California?
Yes. Constancea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Constancea sp. belong to?
Constancea sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Constancea.
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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