Scorzonera sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Scorzonera sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Anisocoma: Scorzonera is perennial; Anisocoma is annual; vs Leontodon: Scorzonera has completely beakless seeds; Leontodon seeds have short beaks; vs Tragopogon: Scorzonera seeds lack beaks and attach directly to fluff; Tragopogon has long-beaked seeds; vs Stephanomeria: Scorzonera has yellow flowers and grass-like leaves; Stephanomeria has pink flowers on wiry stems; vs Rafinesquia: Scorzonera has yellow flowers; Rafinesquia has white or cream flowers
Frequently asked questions
Is Scorzonera sp. native to California?
No. Scorzonera sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Scorzonera sp. belong to?
Scorzonera sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Scorzonera.
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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