Mauranthemum sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Mauranthemum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Tripleurospermum: Tripleurospermum has thread-like dissected leaves; Mauranthemum has simple toothed or lobed leaves.; vs Leucanthemum: Leucanthemum has much larger flower heads (6-9 cm); Mauranthemum's are only 2.5-4 cm.; vs Argyranthemum: Argyranthemum is a woody shrub; Mauranthemum is an annual herb.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauranthemum sp. native to California?
No. Mauranthemum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Mauranthemum sp. belong to?
Mauranthemum sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Mauranthemum.
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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