Palafoxia sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Palafoxia sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lessingia: Palafoxia fruits 10-15mm, desert perennial; Lessingia fruits 2-4mm, annual with taproot; vs Porophyllum: Porophyllum has gland-dotted leaves with strong scent; Palafoxia leaves not gland-dotted; vs Centaurea: Centaurea has ornately fringed/spiny bract tips; Palafoxia bracts simple, not spine-tipped; vs Chaenactis: Chaenactis fruits 3-9mm; Palafoxia fruits 10-15mm - check fruit size; vs Eriodictyon: Eriodictyon is woody shrub with tubular flowers; Palafoxia herbaceous with composite heads
Frequently asked questions
Is Palafoxia sp. native to California?
Yes. Palafoxia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Palafoxia sp. belong to?
Palafoxia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Palafoxia.
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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