Erigeron sp.
Fleabane daisy, Fleabane Daisy
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Erigeron sp. (Fleabane daisy) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Bellis: Erigeron has double-layered pappus (outer scales + inner bristles); Bellis completely lacks pappus.; vs Symphyotrichum: Erigeron has double pappus (2 layers); Symphyotrichum has single layer of uniform bristles.; vs Corethrogyne: Erigeron has simple unbranched stems; Corethrogyne has branched stems.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Erigeron has flat button-like flower heads; Pseudognaphalium has woolly clustered heads without rays.; vs Artemisia: Erigeron has obvious ray petals around yellow disk; Artemisia lacks ray petals entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erigeron sp. native to California?
No. Erigeron sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Erigeron sp. belong to?
Erigeron sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Erigeron.
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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