Thymophylla sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Thymophylla sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Glebionis: Thymophylla has stiff needle-like leaf segments; Glebionis has broad, flat lobed leaves.; vs Pentachaeta: Thymophylla leaves are divided into needles; Pentachaeta has entire linear leaves.; vs Ericameria: Thymophylla has prominent yellow ray flowers; Ericameria rays are tiny or absent.; vs Eriophyllum: Thymophylla leaves are stiff needles; Eriophyllum leaves are woolly-soft and lobed.; vs Lasthenia: Thymophylla is a woody perennial with needle leaves; Lasthenia is annual with smooth entire leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thymophylla sp. native to California?
No. Thymophylla sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Thymophylla sp. belong to?
Thymophylla sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Thymophylla.
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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