Glyptopleura sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Glyptopleura sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Munzothamnus: Munzothamnus is a woody shrub; Glyptopleura is a low desert annual.; vs Hieracium: Hieracium is densely long-hairy; Glyptopleura has white-hardened leaf margins as the key feature.; vs Malacothrix: Malacothrix has soft leaf margins; Glyptopleura has distinctive white-hardened leaf edges.; vs Taraxacum: Taraxacum has soft-margined leaves; Glyptopleura has white-hardened cartilaginous leaf margins.; vs Agoseris: Agoseris has soft leaf margins; Glyptopleura has white-hardened leaf edges you can feel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glyptopleura sp. native to California?
Yes. Glyptopleura sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Glyptopleura sp. belong to?
Glyptopleura sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Glyptopleura.
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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