Stebbinsoseris sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Stebbinsoseris sp. is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Uropappus: Count the pappus scales - Uropappus always has exactly 5 silvery scales, Stebbinsoseris has more than 5.; vs Microseris: Check buds - Microseris buds nod downward, Stebbinsoseris buds stay erect.; vs Tragopogon: Tragopogon is much larger with grass-like leaves and huge seed heads like giant dandelions.; vs Agoseris: Agoseris has simple bristle pappus (like dandelions), not the notched silvery scales of Stebbinsoseris.; vs Chaetadelpha: Chaetadelpha has spine-tipped phyllaries and grows in desert washes, not grasslands.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stebbinsoseris sp. native to California?
Yes. Stebbinsoseris sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Stebbinsoseris sp. belong to?
Stebbinsoseris sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Stebbinsoseris.
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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