Urospermum sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Urospermum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sonchus: Urospermum has wide basally-fused bracts; Sonchus has multiple rows of overlapping narrow bracts; vs Taraxacum: Urospermum has leafy stems; dandelion has only basal leaves with leafless flower stalks; vs Helminthotheca: Urospermum has one series of fused bracts; Helminthotheca has two distinct free bract series; vs Hypochaeris: Urospermum has leaves along flowering stems; Hypochaeris has leafless or nearly leafless stems; vs Carduus: Urospermum has strap-shaped ray flowers only; Carduus has tubular disk flowers and spiny bracts
Frequently asked questions
Is Urospermum sp. native to California?
No. Urospermum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Urospermum sp. belong to?
Urospermum sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Urospermum.
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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