Micropus sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Micropus sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Plantago: Micropus has composite flower heads with papery bracts; Plantago has simple flowers on leafless spikes.; vs Logfia: Micropus has 4-6 prominent petal-like outer bracts; Logfia has mushroom-shaped heads without showy bracts.; vs Cryptantha: Micropus is in Asteraceae with composite heads; Cryptantha is in Boraginaceae with 5-petaled flowers.; vs Stylocline: Micropus has prominent spoon-shaped outer bracts; Stylocline has tiny heads hidden among dense leaves.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Micropus has distinctive petal-like outer bracts; Pseudognaphalium has uniform overlapping papery bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Micropus sp. native to California?
Yes. Micropus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Micropus sp. belong to?
Micropus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Micropus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Micropus amphibolus — Mount diablo cottonseed
- Micropus californicus — Q-tips
- Micropus californicus var. californicus — Cottontop
- Micropus californicus var. subvestitus — Hairy slender cottonweed
- Microseris acuminata — Needle microseris
- Microseris bigelovii — Coast microseris
- Microseris borealis — Northern microseris
- Microseris campestris — San joaquin microseris
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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