Crocidium sp.
Spring gold, Spring Gold
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Crocidium sp. (Spring gold) is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Blennosperma: Crocidium has cone-shaped receptacles and fused bracts; Blennosperma has flat receptacles and free bracts.; vs Lasthenia: Crocidium bracts fuse at base forming a cup; Lasthenia bracts remain completely separate.; vs Heterotheca: Crocidium bracts form single fused ring; Heterotheca has multiple overlapping layers of free bracts.; vs Pulicaria: Crocidium bracts lack papery edges; Pulicaria bracts have translucent papery margins.; vs Pentachaeta: Crocidium bracts fuse at base; Pentachaeta bracts are completely separate with papery edges.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crocidium sp. native to California?
No. Crocidium sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Crocidium sp. belong to?
Crocidium sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Crocidium.
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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