Dasiphora sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Dasiphora sp. is a native California shrub in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Potentilla: Dasiphora is a woody shrub; Potentilla species are herbaceous perennials.; vs Drymocallis: Dasiphora is shrubby with yellow flowers; Drymocallis is herbaceous with white to cream flowers.; vs Tagetes: Dasiphora has 5-petaled rose-type flowers; Tagetes has many-petaled daisy-type flower heads.; vs Fallugia: Dasiphora has yellow flowers and smooth leaves; Fallugia has white flowers and rusty-scaled leaves.; vs Rosa: Dasiphora has yellow flowers; Rosa has white to pink flowers (rarely yellow).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dasiphora sp. native to California?
Yes. Dasiphora sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dasiphora sp. belong to?
Dasiphora sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Dasiphora.
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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