Claim: Opisthopappus is classified within the Asteraceae family, or daisy family which has over 32,000 currently accepted species.
Evidence: Family: Asteraceae Opisthopappus is a genus of Chinese flowering plants in the chamomile tribe within the daisy family. The family includes over 32,000 currently accepted species, in over 1,900 genera (list) in 13 subfamilies.