Hecastocleis sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Hecastocleis sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Flaveria: Hecastocleis is a spiny desert shrub; Flaveria is a smooth herbaceous plant with no spines.; vs Artemisia: Hecastocleis has sharp persistent leaf spines; Artemisia has soft aromatic foliage without spines.; vs Echinops: Hecastocleis has flattened clusters hidden by bracts; Echinops has spherical blue flower heads on tall stems.; vs Eriophyllum: Hecastocleis has spine-tipped leaves and veiny bracts concealing flowers; Eriophyllum has woolly soft leaves and open daisy flowers.; vs Orochaenactis: Hecastocleis is a woody shrub with persistent spines; Orochaenactis is herbaceous without spines.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hecastocleis sp. native to California?
Yes. Hecastocleis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hecastocleis sp. belong to?
Hecastocleis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Hecastocleis.
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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