Matricaria sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Matricaria sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Oncosiphon: Matricaria smells sweet and has egg-shaped heads; Oncosiphon smells intensely foul and has spherical heads.; vs Anthemis: Matricaria has egg-shaped heads that become hollow inside; Anthemis has rounded heads with solid, chaffy receptacles.; vs Chamaemelum: Matricaria has egg-shaped mature heads; Chamaemelum has conical or dome-shaped receptacles at maturity.; vs Cotula: Matricaria has sweet scent and egg-shaped heads; Cotula lacks strong scent and has flattened button-like heads.; vs Glebionis: Matricaria often lacks ray petals and has egg-shaped heads; Glebionis has showy yellow or white rays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Matricaria sp. native to California?
No. Matricaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Matricaria sp. belong to?
Matricaria sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Matricaria.
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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