Hymenothrix sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Hymenothrix sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Palafoxia: Palafoxia has all-green phyllaries without scarious margins; Hymenothrix has brown-purple papery-edged bracts.; vs Arnica: Arnica has opposite leaves and yellow ray flowers; Hymenothrix has alternate leaves and no ray flowers.; vs Trichoptilium: Trichoptilium has feathery pappus bristles; Hymenothrix has scales tipped with single bristles.; vs Chaenactis: Chaenactis has blunt pappus scales; Hymenothrix has bristle-tipped pappus scales.; vs Carlquistia: Carlquistia is a low cushion shrub; Hymenothrix is an upright herbaceous perennial.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hymenothrix sp. native to California?
No. Hymenothrix sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Hymenothrix sp. belong to?
Hymenothrix sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Hymenothrix.
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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