Cota sp.
Golden marguerite, yellow chamomile, Yellow Chamomile
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Cota sp. (Golden marguerite) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Glebionis: Graduated unequal bracts vs. equal-length bracts in Glebionis.; vs Eriophyllum: Tiny crown-like seed tuft (0.2mm) vs. scales/bristles in woolly sunflower.; vs Rigiopappus: Bracts graduated (unequal sizes) vs. all equal length in Rigiopappus.; vs Gaillardia: Tiny crown seed tuft vs. long bristle-tipped scales in blanketflower.; vs Coreopsis: Graduated bracts in several series vs. two distinct layers in Coreopsis.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cota sp. native to California?
No. Cota sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cota sp. belong to?
Cota sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Cota.
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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