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Eriophyllum jepsonii  Greene
Jepson eriophyllum,   Jepson's woolly sunflower
Eriophyllum jepsonii is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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Observation Search
~97 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Eriophyllum
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Ultramafic affinity: 3.5 - broad endemic / strong indicator

Communities: Northern Coastal Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Eriophyllum jepsonii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ERJE)

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[Wikipedia] Limited Range: Eriophyllum jepsonii is a rare North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Jepson's woolly sunflower. It is endemic to California, where it has been found in the Central Coast Ranges and adjacent hills from Contra Costa County to Ventura County.[1][2] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/23/2025).