Helichrysum sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Helichrysum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pseudognaphalium: Helichrysum has rounded woolly leaves; Pseudognaphalium has narrow linear leaves.; vs Eriophyllum: Helichrysum has papery white bract tips; Eriophyllum has narrow green bracts and actual yellow ray flowers.; vs Eriogonum: Helichrysum has opposite/whorled felted leaves; Eriogonum has basal leaf rosettes and naked flowering stems.; vs Achillea: Helichrysum has round woolly leaves; Achillea has finely divided fern-like leaves.; vs Ericameria: Helichrysum has soft woolly oval leaves; Ericameria has narrow sticky resinous leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Helichrysum sp. native to California?
No. Helichrysum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Helichrysum sp. belong to?
Helichrysum sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Helichrysum.
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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