Billardiera sp.
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Family: Pittosporaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Billardiera sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Pittosporaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mertensia: Billardiera is a woody climbing vine; Mertensia is herbaceous with blue flowers in coiled clusters.; vs Pittosporum: Billardiera climbs as a vine with blue flowers; Pittosporum is upright tree/shrub with white or dark flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Billardiera sp. native to California?
No. Billardiera sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Billardiera sp. belong to?
Billardiera sp. is in the Pittosporaceae family, genus Billardiera.
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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