Glebionis coronaria
Garland or crown daisy, Garland Daisy
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Herb · Not Native
Conservation status: Cal-IPC Yes
Glebionis coronaria (Garland or crown daisy) is a non-native California herb in the Asteraceae family, recognized by key differences in flower color pattern and plant height.
Garland or crown daisy is a naturalized annual found in western coastal and southwestern California, commonly occurring in coastal areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas at elevations below 1,000 meters. Flowering from March to July, this plant produces yellow or cream-colored ray flowers with yellow bases in distinctive heads 2 to 6 centimeters wide. Growing up to one meter tall with slender stems, it spreads easily in open, disturbed landscapes. Its leaves are obovate, reaching up to 8 centimeters long, providing a soft green backdrop to the bright daisy-like flowers. The fruit develops small winged seeds less than 3 millimeters long, contributing to its successful spread in non-native habitats.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 1 sympatric species; key differences in flower color pattern and plant height
Habitat and range
Habitat: Escape in coastal areas, roadsides, disturbed areas
Elevation: < 1000 m
California counties: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, Alameda, Marin, Mendocino, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Francisco, San Mateo, Ventura, San Luis Obispo
Outside California: native to Mediterranean
Bloom period
Glebionis coronaria blooms Mar-Jul.
Conservation status
Cal-IPC Yes
How to tell it apart
vs Euryops: Glebionis is herbaceous annual; Euryops is woody shrub.; vs Layia: Glebionis has fern-like deeply dissected leaves; Layia has simple narrow leaves.; vs Cota: Glebionis has loose flower arrangement; Cota has dense rounded flower heads in clusters.; vs Leptosyne: Glebionis has fern-like leaves in bushy form; Leptosyne has thread-like leaves on tall stems.; vs Eriophyllum: Glebionis lacks woolly coating; Eriophyllum is covered in dense gray-white wool.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glebionis coronaria native to California?
No. Glebionis coronaria is not native to California (recorded as not native).
When does Glebionis coronaria bloom?
Glebionis coronaria blooms Mar-Jul.
Where in California does Glebionis coronaria grow?
Glebionis coronaria occurs in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, Alameda, Marin, Mendocino, Riverside and other counties, at elevations of < 1000 m.
What plant family does Glebionis coronaria belong to?
Glebionis coronaria is in the Asteraceae family, genus Glebionis.
Is Glebionis coronaria invasive in California?
Glebionis coronaria is listed by Cal-IPC with an invasiveness rating of Yes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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