Daucus sp.
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Daucus sp. is a non-native California annual in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Achillea: Daucus has umbrella-like clusters that curl into nests; Achillea has flat-topped composite flower heads.; vs Visnaga: Daucus umbels curl inward forming nests; Visnaga umbels stay flat and rigid.; vs Conium: Daucus has leaf-like bracts and curls into nests; Conium lacks bracts and has purple-spotted stems.; vs Torilis: Daucus umbels fold into tight nests in fruit; Torilis umbels stay open and loose.; vs Perideridia: Daucus is hairy with leaf-like bracts; Perideridia is smooth without prominent bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daucus sp. native to California?
No. Daucus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Daucus sp. belong to?
Daucus sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Daucus.
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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