Buddleja sp.
Butterfly bush, Butterfly Bush
Family: Scrophulariaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Buddleja sp. (Butterfly bush) is a non-native California shrub in the Scrophulariaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Buddleja has 4 stamens and densely hairy leaves; Salvia has 2 stamens and square stems.; vs Artemisia: Buddleja has showy tubular flowers; Artemisia has tiny inconspicuous flower heads.; vs Lantana: Buddleja flowers have united petals in a tube; Lantana flowers sit separately in flat-topped clusters.; vs Ceanothus: Buddleja has fuzzy opposite leaves and tubular flowers; Ceanothus has alternate leaves and tiny flowers.; vs Syringa: Buddleja flowers have 4 stamens and open salverform corollas; Syringa has 2 stamens and denser panicles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buddleja sp. native to California?
No. Buddleja sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Buddleja sp. belong to?
Buddleja sp. is in the Scrophulariaceae family, genus Buddleja.
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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