Pulicaria sp.
False-fleabane, False-Fleabane
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Pulicaria sp. (False-fleabane) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Erigeron: Pulicaria has double-layered pappus (scales + bristles); Erigeron has only simple bristles.; vs Heterotheca: Pulicaria rays are tiny (1.5-2mm); Heterotheca rays are much longer (3-12mm).; vs Senecio: Pulicaria has double pappus with outer scales; Senecio has only bristles (single layer).; vs Dittrichia: Pulicaria has fused outer pappus crown; Dittrichia outer pappus is separate bristles (check closely).; vs Grindelia: Pulicaria has tiny rays and double pappus; Grindelia has large rays and sticky buds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pulicaria sp. native to California?
No. Pulicaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pulicaria sp. belong to?
Pulicaria sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Pulicaria.
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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