Celtis sp.
Hackberry, Hackberry
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Family: Cannabaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Celtis sp. (Hackberry) is a non-native California shrub in the Cannabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Quercus: Celtis has net-veined leaves and berry-like drupes; Quercus has lobed leaves and acorns.; vs Populus: Celtis leaves have asymmetrical bases and produce drupes; Populus has symmetrical leaves and cotton-filled capsules.; vs Fraxinus: Celtis has simple unlobed leaves; Fraxinus has compound leaves with multiple leaflets.; vs Liquidambar: Celtis has simple oval leaves; Liquidambar has star-shaped lobed leaves.; vs Cannabis: Celtis is a woody tree with simple leaves; Cannabis is an herb with hand-shaped compound leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Celtis sp. native to California?
No. Celtis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Celtis sp. belong to?
Celtis sp. is in the Cannabaceae family, genus Celtis.
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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