Orochaenactis sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Orochaenactis sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Echinops: Orochaenactis has soft, non-spiny flower heads; Echinops has hard, spiny, ball-shaped flower heads.; vs Hecastocleis: Orochaenactis is non-spiny with smooth leaf tips; Hecastocleis has spiny flower heads and spiny-tipped leaves.; vs Eriophyllum: Orochaenactis has smooth, unlobed leaf tips; Eriophyllum has three-lobed or divided leaf tips.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orochaenactis sp. native to California?
Yes. Orochaenactis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Orochaenactis sp. belong to?
Orochaenactis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Orochaenactis.
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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