Ionactis sp.
Aster, Aster
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Ionactis sp. (Aster) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Dieteria: Ionactis has solitary heads on stems; Dieteria heads often clustered or branched.; vs Chloracantha: Ionactis has oblong rays and yellow disks; check specific Chloracantha traits.; vs Eucephalus: Ionactis in Great Basin sagebrush; Eucephalus in mountain forests.; vs Sericocarpus: Ionactis has yellow disk flowers; Sericocarpus has white disk flowers.; vs Erigeron: Ionactis has 1-16 oblong rays; Erigeron has numerous narrow thread-like rays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ionactis sp. native to California?
Yes. Ionactis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Ionactis sp. belong to?
Ionactis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Ionactis.
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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