Psilocarphus sp.
Woolly-marbles, woollyheads, Woollyheads
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Psilocarphus sp. (Woolly-marbles) is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stylocline: Psilocarphus has opposite leaves; Stylocline has alternate leaves (may appear whorled).; vs Gnaphalium: Psilocarphus has opposite leaves and no pappus; Gnaphalium has alternate leaves and pappus present.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Psilocarphus has opposite leaves; Pseudognaphalium has alternate leaves.; vs Logfia: Psilocarphus has opposite leaves; Logfia has alternate leaves.; vs Micropus: Psilocarphus lacks prominent petal-like bracts; Micropus has 4-6 conspicuous spoon-shaped outer bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Psilocarphus sp. native to California?
Yes. Psilocarphus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Psilocarphus sp. belong to?
Psilocarphus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Psilocarphus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Psilocarphus tenellus — Slender woolly-marbles
- Psilocarphus brevissimus — Short woollyheads
- Psilocarphus brevissimus var. brevissimus — Dwarf woollyheads
- Psilocarphus brevissimus var. multiflorus — Delta woolly-marbles
- Psilocarphus chilensis — Round woolly-marbles
- Psilocarphus elatior — Tall woolly-marbles
- Psilostrophe cooperi — Cooper's paper daisy
- Psilostrophe sp. — Paper-daisy
- Pulicaria paludosa — Spanish false fleabane
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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