Uropappus sp.
Silverpuffs, Silverpuffs
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Uropappus sp. (Silverpuffs) is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Microseris: Check buds - Microseris buds droop or nod, Uropappus buds stay upright.; vs Achyrachaena: Achyrachaena has ray flowers with 3-lobed tips and scales mixed with bristles, not 5 silvery scales alone.; vs Hypochaeris: Hypochaeris has branched stems with multiple heads and feathery bristle pappus, not 5 silvery scales.; vs Stebbinsoseris: Count scales - Uropappus has exactly 5, Stebbinsoseris has more than 5 with irregular notching.; vs Agoseris: Agoseris has simple bristle pappus like dandelions, not silvery scales.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uropappus sp. native to California?
Yes. Uropappus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Uropappus sp. belong to?
Uropappus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Uropappus.
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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