Chamaebatia sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Chamaebatia sp. is a native California shrub in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chamaebatiaria: Chamaebatia has more finely divided leaves and produces single-seeded achenes; desertsweet has fewer, larger leaf segments and pod-like follicles.; vs Achillea: Chamaebatia is a woody shrub with single white flowers; yarrow is herbaceous with dense flat-topped flower clusters.; vs Phacelia: Chamaebatia has white flowers and aromatic sticky foliage; Phacelia has coiled flower clusters and lacks strong scent.; vs Drymocallis: Chamaebatia has fern-like leaves divided into tiny segments; Drymocallis has larger, toothed leaflets.; vs Purshia: Chamaebatia has finely divided fern-like leaves; Purshia has wedge-shaped leaves with 3-9 lobes only at tip.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chamaebatia sp. native to California?
Yes. Chamaebatia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Chamaebatia sp. belong to?
Chamaebatia sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Chamaebatia.
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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