Sphaeromeria sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Sphaeromeria sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pentachaeta: Sphaeromeria has tiny yellow buttonlike heads in flat clusters; Pentachaeta has daisy-like flowers with white or purple ray petals.; vs Tanacetum: Sphaeromeria has much smaller heads (3-5mm) with only 12-20 bracts; Tanacetum has larger heads with 30-60 bracts.; vs Artemisia: Sphaeromeria has flat-topped flower clusters forming cushions; Artemisia has elongated spike-like or pyramidal flower arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sphaeromeria sp. native to California?
Yes. Sphaeromeria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sphaeromeria sp. belong to?
Sphaeromeria sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Sphaeromeria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Sphaeromeria cana — Gray chickensage
- Sphaeromeria potentilloides — Fivefinger chickensage
- Sphaeromeria potentilloides var. nitrophila — Alkali tansy-sage
- Sphaeromeria potentilloides var. potentilloides — Cinquefoil tansy
- Stebbinsoseris decipiens — Santa cruz microseris
- Stebbinsoseris heterocarpa — Grassland silverpuffs
- Stebbinsoseris sp.
- Stenotus acaulis — Stemless goldenweed
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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