Dyssodia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Dyssodia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Thymophylla: Dyssodia is annual dying after one season; Thymophylla is a woody perennial subshrub.; vs Adenophyllum: Dyssodia has tiny 1-5mm flower stalks; Adenophyllum has longer 2-15cm stalks.; vs Pectis: Dyssodia flower heads appear nearly stemless (1-5mm stalks); Pectis has longer visible stalks.; vs Tagetes: Dyssodia bracts are separate in 2 rows; Tagetes bracts are fused into a tube.; vs Nicolletia: Dyssodia has both ray and disk flowers; Nicolletia has only disk flowers (no rays).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dyssodia sp. native to California?
No. Dyssodia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Dyssodia sp. belong to?
Dyssodia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Dyssodia.
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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