Lapsana sp.
Nipplewort, Nipplewort
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Lapsana sp. (Nipplewort) is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rhagadiolus: Lapsana fruits are small (3-5mm) and not individually wrapped; Rhagadiolus fruits are large (10-15mm) and rigidly spreading.; vs Crepis: Lapsana prefers shade and has smooth fruits; Crepis grows in sun and has beaked or bristly fruits.; vs Mycelis: Lapsana has yellow flowers; Mycelis has blue or purple flowers.; vs Adenocaulon: Lapsana has yellow composite flowers; Adenocaulon has tiny white flowers and large triangular leaves.; vs Hieracium: Lapsana has branching flower clusters; Hieracium typically has hairy leaves and single or few flower heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lapsana sp. native to California?
No. Lapsana sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lapsana sp. belong to?
Lapsana sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Lapsana.
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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