Machaeranthera sp.
Tansy-aster, Tansy-Aster
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Machaeranthera sp. (Tansy-aster) is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Symphyotrichum: Machaeranthera has fern-like dissected leaves; Symphyotrichum has simple entire or toothed leaves.; vs Dieteria: Machaeranthera leaves finely dissected like tansy; Dieteria leaves simple, entire to toothed.; vs Felicia: Machaeranthera has deeply divided feathery leaves; Felicia has simple narrow leaves.; vs Erigeron: Machaeranthera has 1-2 times pinnately dissected leaves; Erigeron has simple leaves.; vs Chaetopappa: Machaeranthera has fern-like divided leaves; Chaetopappa has simple leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Machaeranthera sp. native to California?
Yes. Machaeranthera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Machaeranthera sp. belong to?
Machaeranthera sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Machaeranthera.
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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