Phalacroseris sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Phalacroseris sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lapsana: Phalacroseris has leafless stems with solitary heads; Lapsana has leafy stems with branching flower clusters.; vs Atrichoseris: Phalacroseris grows in wet mountain meadows; Atrichoseris grows in hot desert valleys.; vs Rhagadiolus: Phalacroseris has single heads on bare stems; Rhagadiolus has multiple heads on leafy branching stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phalacroseris sp. native to California?
Yes. Phalacroseris sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Phalacroseris sp. belong to?
Phalacroseris sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Phalacroseris.
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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