Adolphia sp.
Family: Rhamnaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Adolphia sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Rhamnaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriogonum: Adolphia has woody jointed green stems; Eriogonum has herbaceous stems without joints.; vs Ceanothus: Adolphia stems have visible joints like bamboo segments; Ceanothus stems are smooth and unjoint.; vs Acmispon: Adolphia has woody green jointed stems; Acmispon is herbaceous with compound leaves.; vs Lycium: Adolphia has opposite branching with jointed stems; Lycium has alternate branching without joints.; vs Baccharis: Adolphia has jointed green stems in opposite pairs; Baccharis has smooth alternate stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adolphia sp. native to California?
No. Adolphia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Adolphia sp. belong to?
Adolphia sp. is in the Rhamnaceae family, genus Adolphia.
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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