Sericocarpus sp.
White-topped aster, White-Topped Aster
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Sericocarpus sp. (White-topped aster) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chaetopappa: Sericocarpus has clustered heads with white disks; Chaetopappa typically yellow disks.; vs Symphyotrichum: Sericocarpus has white disk flowers in tight clusters; Symphyotrichum has yellow disk flowers.; vs Eurybia: Sericocarpus heads tightly clustered; Eurybia heads more loosely arranged.; vs Almutaster: Sericocarpus heads clustered at tips; Almutaster heads solitary on long branches.; vs Machaeranthera: Sericocarpus has simple leaves and white disks; Machaeranthera has fern-like leaves and yellow disks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sericocarpus sp. native to California?
Yes. Sericocarpus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sericocarpus sp. belong to?
Sericocarpus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Sericocarpus.
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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