Enceliopsis sp.
Sunray
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Enceliopsis sp. (Sunray) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Encelia: Silvery-leaved herb with basal rosette vs. woody shrub with leaves along stems.; vs Helianthella: Silvery-gray leaves vs. bright green leaves in Helianthella.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enceliopsis sp. native to California?
Yes. Enceliopsis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Enceliopsis sp. belong to?
Enceliopsis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Enceliopsis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Enceliopsis covillei — Panamint daisy
- Enceliopsis nudicaulis var. corrugata — Ash Meadows daisy
- Enceliopsis nudicaulis var. nudicaulis — Naked-stemmed daisy
- Ericameria albida — White-flowered rabbitbrush
- Ericameria arborescens — Golden-fleece
- Ericameria bloomeri — Bloomer's goldenbush
- Ericameria brachylepis — Boundary goldenbush
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.