Lasthenia sp.
Goldfields, Goldfields
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Lasthenia sp. (Goldfields) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Monolopia: Monolopia has alternate leaves; Lasthenia has opposite leaves throughout most of stem.; vs Eriophyllum: Eriophyllum is woolly-hairy; Lasthenia is smooth or only slightly hairy.; vs Ranunculus: Ranunculus has separate shiny petals and divided basal leaves; Lasthenia has composite flower heads.; vs Pseudobahia: Pseudobahia leaves are alternate above; Lasthenia leaves remain opposite throughout.; vs Blennosperma: Blennosperma has phyllaries fused into a cup; Lasthenia has separate overlapping phyllaries.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lasthenia sp. native to California?
Yes. Lasthenia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Lasthenia sp. belong to?
Lasthenia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Lasthenia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Lasthenia burkei — Burke's goldfields
- Lasthenia californica — California goldfields
- Lasthenia californica subsp. bakeri — Baker's goldfields
- Lasthenia californica subsp. californica — California goldfields
- Lasthenia californica subsp. macrantha — Perennial goldfields
- Lasthenia chrysantha — Alkali-sink goldfields
- Layia carnosa — Beach layia
- Layia chrysanthemoides — Smooth tidy tips
- Layia discoidea — Rayless layia
- Layia erubescens — blushing layia
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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