Venegasia sp.
Canyon-sunflower, Canyon-Sunflower
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Venegasia sp. (Canyon-sunflower) is a native California annual in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Helianthus: Venegasia is a woody shrub; Helianthus species are herbaceous annuals or perennials.; vs Encelia: Venegasia grows in shaded canyons with soft fuzzy leaves; Encelia prefers open sunny slopes with harsh-textured leaves.; vs Ageratina: Venegasia has yellow ray flowers; Ageratina has white/pink fluffy flowers without rays.; vs Tagetes: Venegasia is native shrub with plain leaves; Tagetes is aromatic annual with divided, ferny leaves.; vs Solanum: Venegasia has daisy flowers with separate rays; Solanum has star-shaped flowers with fused petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Venegasia sp. native to California?
Yes. Venegasia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Venegasia sp. belong to?
Venegasia sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Venegasia.
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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