Nicolletia sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Nicolletia sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Krameria: Krameria has irregular pea-like flowers with 4-5 separate petals, not daisy heads; vs Dyssodia: Dyssodia has yellow to orange rays, never pink or purple; vs Thymophylla: Thymophylla has yellow rays and much finer, thread-like leaf segments; vs Adenophyllum: Adenophyllum has yellow to orange rays, never pink or purple; vs Pectis: Pectis has yellow rays and bristly pappus, not alternating bristles and scales
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicolletia sp. native to California?
Yes. Nicolletia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Nicolletia sp. belong to?
Nicolletia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Nicolletia.
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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