Hymenoxys sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Hymenoxys sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Helenium: Helenium has simple entire or toothed leaves; Hymenoxys has deeply dissected thread-like segments.; vs Hulsea: Hulsea has simple entire to shallowly toothed leaves; Hymenoxys has deeply divided linear segments.; vs Helianthella: Helianthella has broad simple leaves; Hymenoxys has finely dissected thread-like foliage.; vs Arnica: Arnica has paired opposite simple leaves; Hymenoxys has alternate dissected leaves.; vs Eatonella: Eatonella has simple spoon-shaped leaves; Hymenoxys has dissected linear segments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hymenoxys sp. native to California?
Yes. Hymenoxys sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hymenoxys sp. belong to?
Hymenoxys sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Hymenoxys.
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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