Eastwoodia sp.
Yellow mock aster, Yellow Mock Aster
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Eastwoodia sp. (Yellow mock aster) is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acamptopappus: Eastwoodia has narrow flat leaves; Acamptopappus has short, thick spine-tipped leaves.; vs Helichrysum: Eastwoodia has narrow flat green leaves; Helichrysum has rounded silvery-woolly leaves.; vs Bebbia: Eastwoodia has entire to few-toothed leaves; Bebbia has rough-textured leaves with gland-dots.; vs Crupina: Eastwoodia is a shrub with simple narrow leaves; Crupina is an annual with pinnately lobed leaves.; vs Bidens: Eastwoodia is a shrub; Bidens is an herb with opposite compound or toothed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastwoodia sp. native to California?
Yes. Eastwoodia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Eastwoodia sp. belong to?
Eastwoodia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Eastwoodia.
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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