Prenanthella sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Prenanthella sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pleiacanthus: Pleiacanthus has spiny stems and leaves; Prenanthella is completely unarmed.; vs Chondrilla: Chondrilla grows 10-150 cm tall with 6-60 flowers per head; Prenanthella is 5-30 cm with only 3-4 flowers.; vs Hieracium: Hieracium is densely long-hairy with 6-60 flowers per head; Prenanthella has 3-4 flowers and is less hairy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prenanthella sp. native to California?
Yes. Prenanthella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Prenanthella sp. belong to?
Prenanthella sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Prenanthella.
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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