Tolpis sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Tolpis sp. is a non-native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Madia: Tolpis has long linear bracts extending beyond flowers; Madia has regular bracts and glandular foliage.; vs Chaetadelpha: Tolpis has yellow flowers; Chaetadelpha has pink to white flowers.; vs Microseris: Tolpis has conspicuous long outer bracts; Microseris has regular bracts and nodding buds.; vs Stebbinsoseris: Tolpis has dramatically elongated outer bracts; Stebbinsoseris has regular-length bracts.; vs Uropappus: Tolpis has long ribbon-like outer bracts; Uropappus has regular bracts and 5 silvery pappus scales.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tolpis sp. native to California?
No. Tolpis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Tolpis sp. belong to?
Tolpis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Tolpis.
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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