Eurybia sp.
Aster, Aster
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Eurybia sp. (Aster) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Symphyotrichum: Symphyotrichum has all-green bracts; Eurybia has two-toned bracts with white bases; vs Aster: Aster typically refers to Symphyotrichum; check if bracts have white bases for Eurybia; vs Erigeron: Erigeron has many thread-like rays; Eurybia has fewer broader rays and two-toned bracts; vs Chaetopappa: Chaetopappa is a tiny 2-6 inch desert plant; Eurybia is robust and forest-dwelling; vs Almutaster: Almutaster has all-green bracts and grows in alkaline meadows; Eurybia has two-toned bracts
Frequently asked questions
Is Eurybia sp. native to California?
Yes. Eurybia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Eurybia sp. belong to?
Eurybia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Eurybia.
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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