Delairea sp.
Cape ivy, german ivy, German Ivy
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Delairea sp. (Cape ivy) is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hedera: Delairea has yellow daisy flowers and soft stems; ivy has berry clusters and woody stems.; vs Marah: Delairea has yellow daisy flowers and soft leaves; wild cucumber has white flowers and prickly fruits.; vs Vitis: Delairea has yellow composite flowers; grape has clusters of berries and tendril climbers.; vs Echinocystis: Delairea has yellow asteraceae flowers; Echinocystis has white star-shaped cucumber flowers.; vs Platanus: Delairea is a climbing vine; sycamore is an upright tree with peeling bark.
Frequently asked questions
Is Delairea sp. native to California?
No. Delairea sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Delairea sp. belong to?
Delairea sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Delairea.
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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