Bernardia sp.
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Family: Euphorbiaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Bernardia sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Quercus: Bernardia has star-hairs giving dusty texture; oak leaves are smooth or have simple hairs.; vs Coleogyne: Bernardia leaves are elliptic and toothed; blackbrush leaves are tiny, narrow, entire.; vs Ricinus: Bernardia has small toothed leaves; castor bean has huge umbrella-shaped lobed leaves.; vs Croton: Bernardia has toothed leaf edges; Croton has completely smooth edges.; vs Acalypha: Bernardia has star-shaped hairs; Acalypha has simple unbranched hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bernardia sp. native to California?
No. Bernardia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bernardia sp. belong to?
Bernardia sp. is in the Euphorbiaceae family, genus Bernardia.
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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