Sanvitalia sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Sanvitalia sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriophyllum: Sanvitalia has rough sandpaper leaves; Eriophyllum has soft woolly leaves.; vs Layia: Sanvitalia has leathery persistent rays and rough leaves; Layia has thin dropping rays and fluffy seed plumes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sanvitalia sp. native to California?
Yes. Sanvitalia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sanvitalia sp. belong to?
Sanvitalia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Sanvitalia.
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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