Osteospermum calendulaceum
stinking Roger
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: Cal-IPC Yes
Osteospermum calendulaceum (stinking Roger) is a California herb in the Asteraceae family, recognized by Only Osteospermum in California (south coast).
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Only Osteospermum in California (south coast)
Conservation status
Cal-IPC Yes
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Osteospermum calendulaceum belong to?
Osteospermum calendulaceum is in the Asteraceae family, genus Osteospermum.
Is Osteospermum calendulaceum invasive in California?
Osteospermum calendulaceum is listed by Cal-IPC with an invasiveness rating of Yes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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