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Microseris campestris  Greene
San joaquin microseris,   San joaquin silverpuffs
Microseris campestris is an annual herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Microseris
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Valley Grassland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Microseris campestris from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (MICA2)

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[Wikipedia] Limited Range, Habitat: Microseris campestris is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name San Joaquin silverpuffs. It is endemic to California, where it grows in the San Joaquin Valley and adjacent Sierra Nevada foothills, and the central California Coast Ranges. It is a resident of grassland and open slope habitats, sometimes near vernal pools. (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: 05/18/2025).