Galinsoga sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Galinsoga sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Achillea: Achillea has finely divided leaves in alternate arrangement; Galinsoga has simple oval leaves in opposite pairs.; vs Eclipta: Eclipta has alternate leaves and extremely narrow thread-like rays; Galinsoga has opposite leaves and broader rays.; vs Rigiopappus: Rigiopappus has narrow linear leaves arranged alternately; Galinsoga has broad oval leaves in opposite pairs.; vs Cosmos: Cosmos has finely dissected feathery leaves; Galinsoga has simple oval leaves.; vs Chamaemelum: Chamaemelum has finely divided aromatic leaves; Galinsoga has simple opposite leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Galinsoga sp. native to California?
No. Galinsoga sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Galinsoga sp. belong to?
Galinsoga sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Galinsoga.
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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