Townsendia sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Townsendia sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Arctotis: Townsendia forms native alpine cushions; Arctotis is a garden escape with woolly-gray leaves.; vs Eatonella: Townsendia is perennial forming persistent mats; Eatonella is annual and dies after one season.; vs Rigiopappus: Townsendia has long bristle-like pappus scales; Rigiopappus pappus is minute or absent.; vs Monoptilon: Townsendia is perennial and cushion-forming; Monoptilon is a tiny desert annual.
Frequently asked questions
Is Townsendia sp. native to California?
Yes. Townsendia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Townsendia sp. belong to?
Townsendia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Townsendia.
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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