Pluchea sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Natve
Pluchea sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Baccharis: Pluchea has purple disk flowers and strong scent; Baccharis has whitish flowers and lacks strong scent.; vs Atriplex: Pluchea has purple daisy-like flower heads; Atriplex (Amaranthaceae) has tiny clustered flowers without rays.; vs Salix: Pluchea has purple daisy flower heads; Salix has catkins and is in willow family.; vs Asclepias: Pluchea has purple disk flowers in daisy heads; Asclepias (milkweed) has distinctive umbel flowers with horns.; vs Artemisia: Pluchea has purple disk flowers and strong scent; Artemisia has yellow-green rayless heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pluchea sp. native to California?
No. Pluchea sp. is not native to California (recorded as natve).
What plant family does Pluchea sp. belong to?
Pluchea sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Pluchea.
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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