Hymenopappus sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hymenopappus sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chaenactis: Hymenopappus is perennial with 12-22 seed scales; Chaenactis is typically annual with fewer seed scales.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Hymenopappus has finely divided leaves and papery flower bracts; Pseudognaphalium has simple, woolly-white leaves.; vs Trichoptilium: Hymenopappus has 12-22 blunt seed scales; Trichoptilium has feathery bristles instead of scales.; vs Carlquistia: Hymenopappus is perennial with papery flower bracts; Carlquistia is a small alpine cushion plant.; vs Raillardella: Hymenopappus has finely divided feathery leaves; Raillardella has simple, undivided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hymenopappus sp. native to California?
Yes. Hymenopappus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hymenopappus sp. belong to?
Hymenopappus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Hymenopappus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Hymenopappus filifolius — Columbia cutleaf
- Hymenopappus filifolius var. eriopodus — Hairy-podded fine-leaf hymenopappus
- Hymenopappus filifolius var. lugens — Columbia cutleaf
- Hymenopappus filifolius var. megacephalus — Fineleaf hymenopappus
- Hymenopappus filifolius var. nanus — Little cutleaf
- Hymenothrix dissecta
- Hymenothrix loomisii — Loomis' thimblehead
- Hymenothrix sp.
- Hymenothrix wrightii — Wright's hymenothrix
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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