Lasiospermum sp.
Cocoonhead, Cocoonhead
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Lasiospermum sp. (Cocoonhead) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Achillea: Achillea fruits lack the dense white wool; Lasiospermum fruits become increasingly woolly-white with age.; vs Eclipta: Eclipta grows in wet places with narrow rays; Lasiospermum grows in dry disturbed areas with distinctive woolly fruits.; vs Galinsoga: Galinsoga has opposite leaves and smooth fruits; Lasiospermum has alternate leaves and densely woolly fruits.; vs Rigiopappus: Rigiopappus fruits have stiff pointed scales; Lasiospermum fruits are covered in soft white wool.; vs Cosmos: Cosmos has much larger flowers and lacks woolly fruits; Lasiospermum has small flowers and distinctive cocoon-like fuzzy fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lasiospermum sp. native to California?
No. Lasiospermum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Lasiospermum sp. belong to?
Lasiospermum sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Lasiospermum.
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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