Laennecia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Laennecia sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Erigeron: Laennecia has narrow cylindrical heads and clasping leaves; Erigeron has flat button heads and non-clasping leaves.; vs Heterotheca: Laennecia has narrow cylindrical heads; Heterotheca has flat open daisy heads.; vs Isocoma: Laennecia has stem-clasping toothed leaves; Isocoma has non-clasping entire leaves.; vs Baccharis: Laennecia has cylindrical heads with visible rays; Baccharis has whitish rayless heads on separate-sex plants.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Laennecia has open cylindrical heads with rays; Pseudognaphalium has woolly clustered heads without rays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Laennecia sp. native to California?
Yes. Laennecia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Laennecia sp. belong to?
Laennecia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Laennecia.
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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