Thelesperma sp.
Greenthread, Greenthread
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Thelesperma sp. (Greenthread) is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriophyllum: Thelesperma has thread-thin leaf segments; Eriophyllum has woolly, broader lobed leaves.; vs Encelia: Thelesperma has thread-like divided leaves; Encelia has broad, undivided triangular or ovate leaves.; vs Helichrysum: Thelesperma has thread-thin green leaves; Helichrysum has rounded silvery-woolly leaves.; vs Bebbia: Thelesperma has thread-like leaf divisions; Bebbia has simple linear leaves that are rough but not divided.; vs Crupina: Thelesperma has thread-like leaf segments throughout; Crupina has broader lower leaves and only upper leaves finely divided.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thelesperma sp. native to California?
No. Thelesperma sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Thelesperma sp. belong to?
Thelesperma sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Thelesperma.
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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