Apocynum sp.
Dogbane, Dogbane
Family: Apocynaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Apocynum sp. (Dogbane) is a non-native California perennial in the Apocynaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Symphoricarpos: Apocynum has milky sap and five-petaled bell flowers; Symphoricarpos has clear sap and white berry-like fruits.; vs Asclepias: Apocynum has tiny bell flowers in branched sprays; Asclepias has large showy flowers with reflexed petals and raised hoods.; vs Frangula: Apocynum is an herb with opposite leaves and milky sap; Frangula is a woody shrub with alternate leaves.; vs Heteromeles: Apocynum has opposite simple leaves and milky sap; Heteromeles has alternate toothed leaves and woody stems.; vs Eucalyptus: Apocynum is a small herb with bell flowers; Eucalyptus is a tree with distinctive cap-like flower buds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Apocynum sp. native to California?
No. Apocynum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Apocynum sp. belong to?
Apocynum sp. is in the Apocynaceae family, genus Apocynum.
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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