Kyhosia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Kyhosia sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Madia: Kyhosia has dark purple anthers; Madia has yellow to brownish anthers.; vs Arnica: Kyhosia has bell-shaped heads with dark purple anthers; Arnica has broader heads with yellow anthers.; vs Anisocarpus: Kyhosia has dark purple anthers; Anisocarpus has yellow to brown anthers.; vs Harmonia: Kyhosia is perennial; Harmonia is annual.; vs Jensia: Kyhosia is perennial; Jensia is annual.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyhosia sp. native to California?
Yes. Kyhosia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Kyhosia sp. belong to?
Kyhosia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Kyhosia.
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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