Dimeresia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Dimeresia sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Luina: Dimeresia has 2-3 flowers per head and feathery bristles; Luina has 10+ flowers and white-woolly leaf undersides.; vs Ageratina: Dimeresia has only 2-3 flowers per head; Ageratina has many flowers (10+) per head.; vs Lessingia: Dimeresia has just 2-3 flowers per head on volcanic soils; Lessingia has many more flowers per head.; vs Brickellia: Dimeresia has only 2-3 flowers per head with feathery bristles; Brickellia has 10+ flowers with barbed bristles.; vs Saussurea: Dimeresia is a small annual with 2-3 flowers per head; Saussurea is larger with many flowers per head.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dimeresia sp. native to California?
Yes. Dimeresia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dimeresia sp. belong to?
Dimeresia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Dimeresia.
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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