Ratibida sp.
Prairie cone-flower, Prairie Cone-Flower
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Ratibida sp. (Prairie cone-flower) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rudbeckia: Outer bracts much longer than inner (uneven collar) vs. bracts roughly equal length in Rudbeckia.; vs Heliomeris: Cone center is distinctly tall and elongated vs. flatter disk in Heliomeris.; vs Helianthus: Tall thimble-like cone center vs. flat disk in sunflower.; vs Viguiera: Dramatically unequal bracts (outer much longer) vs. similar-length bracts in Viguiera.; vs Bahiopsis: Tall cone center and herbaceous growth vs. flat disk and woody shrub form in Bahiopsis.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ratibida sp. native to California?
No. Ratibida sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Ratibida sp. belong to?
Ratibida sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Ratibida.
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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