Tonestus sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Tonestus sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Solidago: Tonestus is sticky-glandular; Solidago is non-sticky with smooth or slightly hairy texture.; vs Xanthisma: Tonestus foliage is sticky not spiny; Xanthisma leaves have spine-tipped teeth.; vs Pyrrocoma: Tonestus is sticky-glandular throughout; Pyrrocoma lacks stalked glands and sticky texture.; vs Petradoria: Tonestus has basal leaf rosette; Petradoria is woody shrub without basal rosette.; vs Euthamia: Tonestus is sticky with large solitary heads; Euthamia is non-sticky with small clustered heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tonestus sp. native to California?
Yes. Tonestus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Tonestus sp. belong to?
Tonestus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Tonestus.
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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