Peucephyllum sp.
Pygmy-cedar, Pygmy-Cedar
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Peucephyllum sp. (Pygmy-cedar) is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ericameria: Peucephyllum is smooth with resinous glands and needle-like leaves; Ericameria has woolly hairs and small narrow leaves.; vs Chrysothamnus: Peucephyllum has 9-18 bracts in 1-2 rows; Chrysothamnus has many bracts in 5 vertical rows.; vs Isocoma: Peucephyllum has needle-like leaves and conifer appearance; Isocoma has small narrow leaves without conifer look.; vs Cuniculotinus: Peucephyllum has needle-like leaves and resinous surface; Cuniculotinus has lance-shaped leaves without resin.; vs Helichrysum: Peucephyllum has needle-like resinous leaves; Helichrysum has broader leaves with papery white/pink bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peucephyllum sp. native to California?
Yes. Peucephyllum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Peucephyllum sp. belong to?
Peucephyllum sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Peucephyllum.
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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