Aesculus sp.
Buckeye, Buckeye
Family: Sapindaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Aesculus sp. (Buckeye) is a non-native California shrub in the Sapindaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Quercus: Buckeye has compound leaves with separate leaflets; oak leaves are simple and produce acorns.; vs Juglans: Buckeye leaflets radiate from one point; walnut leaflets arrange along a central stem in feather pattern.; vs Sambucus: Buckeye leaflets radiate from one point and twigs are opposite; elderberry leaflets arrange feather-like and twigs alternate.; vs Acer: Buckeye has compound leaves with separate leaflets; maple leaves are simple and lobed or have 3 parts.; vs Prunus: Buckeye has palmately compound leaves; stone fruits have simple leaves and produce fleshy drupes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aesculus sp. native to California?
No. Aesculus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Aesculus sp. belong to?
Aesculus sp. is in the Sapindaceae family, genus Aesculus.
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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