Encelia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Encelia sp. is a native California shrub in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Helianthus: Woody shrub with permanent stems vs. soft-stemmed annual/perennial herb.; vs Salvia: Yellow daisy flowers in Asteraceae vs. tubular flowers with two lips in mint family.; vs Bahiopsis: Generally coastal/desert scrub habitat vs. more restricted range in Bahiopsis.; vs Verbesina: Woody shrub form vs. herbaceous in Verbesina.; vs Geraea: Woody perennial shrub vs. annual herb in desert dandelion (Geraea).
Frequently asked questions
Is Encelia sp. native to California?
Yes. Encelia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Encelia sp. belong to?
Encelia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Encelia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Encelia virginensis — Encelia
- Encelia actoni — Acton encelia
- Encelia californica — Bush sunflower
- Encelia farinosa — Brittlebush
- Encelia farinosa × Encelia frutescens
- Encelia farinosa var. farinosa
- Enceliopsis covillei — Panamint daisy
- Enceliopsis nudicaulis var. corrugata — Ash Meadows daisy
- Enceliopsis nudicaulis var. nudicaulis — Naked-stemmed daisy
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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