Perityle sp.
Rock daisy, Rock Daisy
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Perityle sp. (Rock daisy) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Laphamia: Perityle has bracts in 2-3 equal series; Laphamia has bracts in 1-2 unequal series.; vs Tanacetum: Perityle has small leaves under 2.5 cm; Tanacetum has larger, strongly aromatic, pinnately divided leaves.; vs Layia: Perityle has tiny leaves and grows on rocks; Layia has larger linear leaves and grows in open grasslands.; vs Glebionis: Perityle has tiny leaves under 2.5 cm; Glebionis has larger, lobed leaves and showy yellow flowers.; vs Erigeron: Perityle has bracts in 2-3 equal rows; Erigeron has many narrow bracts in 1-2 unequal rows.
Frequently asked questions
Is Perityle sp. native to California?
No. Perityle sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Perityle sp. belong to?
Perityle sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Perityle.
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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