Cestrum sp.
Jessamine
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Family: Solanaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Cestrum sp. (Jessamine) is a non-native California shrub in the Solanaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nicotiana: Cestrum is a woody shrub; Nicotiana is typically herbaceous.; vs Lonicera: Cestrum has nightshade-family flowers with 5 stamens; Lonicera honeysuckles have irregular tubular flowers with protruding stamens.; vs Iochroma: Cestrum has narrow funnel flowers; Iochroma has wider tubular flowers in hanging clusters.; vs Fuchsia: Cestrum has funnel nightshade flowers; Fuchsia has distinctive hanging flowers with separated petals and long stamens.; vs Salpichroa: Cestrum is an erect shrub; Salpichroa is a trailing or climbing vine.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cestrum sp. native to California?
No. Cestrum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cestrum sp. belong to?
Cestrum sp. is in the Solanaceae family, genus Cestrum.
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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