Rafinesquia sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Rafinesquia sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Malacothrix: Rafinesquia has beaked seeds; Malacothrix seeds lack beaks; vs Calycoseris: Rafinesquia has branched stems with distributed leaves; Calycoseris has nearly leafless stems from basal rosette; vs Sonchus: Rafinesquia has slender stems and small delicate heads; Sonchus has thick hollow stems and larger heads; vs Stephanomeria: Rafinesquia has white flowers; Stephanomeria has pink-lavender flowers; vs Lactuca: Rafinesquia has white flowers and small heads; Lactuca typically has yellow or blue flowers
Frequently asked questions
Is Rafinesquia sp. native to California?
Yes. Rafinesquia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Rafinesquia sp. belong to?
Rafinesquia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Rafinesquia.
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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