Petradoria pumila ssp. pumila
Rock Goldenrod
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Subshrub
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Petradoria pumila ssp. pumila (Rock Goldenrod) is a California subshrub in the Asteraceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Solidago: Petradoria has phyllaries in vertical ranks on desert limestone; Solidago has overlapping phyllaries in various habitats.; vs Xanthisma: Petradoria has shingle-like phyllaries in vertical columns; Xanthisma has standard overlapping phyllaries.; vs Tonestus: Petradoria restricted to desert limestone with vertical-ranked phyllaries; Tonestus in alpine areas with overlapping phyllaries.; vs Pyrrocoma: Petradoria is desert-only with phyllaries in vertical ranks; Pyrrocoma grows in alpine areas with angled fruits.; vs Euthamia: Petradoria has vertical-ranked phyllaries in deserts; Euthamia has flat-topped clusters in wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Petradoria pumila ssp. pumila belong to?
Petradoria pumila ssp. pumila is in the Asteraceae family, genus Petradoria.
Is Petradoria pumila ssp. pumila rare or endangered?
Petradoria pumila ssp. pumila carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S4?.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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