Pleurocoronis sp.
Arrowleaf, Arrowleaf
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Pleurocoronis sp. (Arrowleaf) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Baccharis: Pleurocoronis has dramatically long leaf stalks exceeding blade length; Baccharis has short-stalked or sessile leaves.; vs Brickellia: Pleurocoronis has leaf stalks much longer than blades creating a lollipop look; Brickellia has normal-proportioned leaves.; vs Ageratina: Pleurocoronis is a desert shrub with exaggerated long leaf stalks; Ageratina is woodland with normal petioles.; vs Malperia: Pleurocoronis is a woody-based perennial with broad toothed leaves; Malperia is annual with narrow entire leaves.; vs Grindelia: Pleurocoronis has extremely long leaf stalks and non-resinous buds; Grindelia has short stalks and sticky-resinous buds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pleurocoronis sp. native to California?
Yes. Pleurocoronis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pleurocoronis sp. belong to?
Pleurocoronis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Pleurocoronis.
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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