Gaillardia sp.
Fire wheel, blanket flower, Blanket Flower
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Gaillardia sp. (Fire wheel) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Coreopsis: Seed scales ending in sharp bristles vs. flat scales or none in Coreopsis.; vs Hulsea: Non-native in disturbed sites vs. native alpine/montane specialist.; vs Arctotis: Bristle-tipped seed scales vs. plumy seed tufts in African daisy.; vs Rudbeckia: Ray petals often notched, bristly center vs. drooping rays and smooth cone.; vs Calendula: Bristly receptacle and awn-tipped scales vs. naked receptacle in pot marigold.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaillardia sp. native to California?
No. Gaillardia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Gaillardia sp. belong to?
Gaillardia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Gaillardia.
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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