Psathyrotes sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Psathyrotes sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Marrubium: Psathyrotes is in Asteraceae with composite flowers; horehound is in mint family with whorled flowers.; vs Eriogonum: Psathyrotes has yellow composite flowers; buckwheat has clustered ball-like pink/white/yellow blooms.; vs Delairea: Psathyrotes forms low desert mounds; Delairea is a climbing coastal vine.; vs Cacaliopsis: Psathyrotes is a low woolly desert mound; Cacaliopsis is an upright mountain plant.; vs Senecio: Psathyrotes forms dense woolly cushions with circular leaves; Senecio is upright with divided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Psathyrotes sp. native to California?
Yes. Psathyrotes sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Psathyrotes sp. belong to?
Psathyrotes sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Psathyrotes.
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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