Chilopsis sp.
Desert-willow, Desert-Willow
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Family: Bignoniaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Chilopsis sp. (Desert-willow) is a native California shrub in the Bignoniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs × Chitalpa: Chilopsis has very narrow linear leaves; Chitalpa has broader lance-shaped leaves 2-6 inches long.; vs Salix: Chilopsis has showy pink-lavender trumpet flowers; Salix has tiny flowers in fuzzy catkins with no petals.; vs Nerium: Chilopsis has narrow scattered leaves; Nerium has broader lance-shaped leaves in whorls of three around the stem.; vs Catalpa: Chilopsis has narrow willow-like leaves under half inch wide; Catalpa has massive heart-shaped leaves 6-12 inches across.; vs Neltuma: Chilopsis has simple narrow leaves; Neltuma has twice-compound feathery leaves with many tiny leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chilopsis sp. native to California?
Yes. Chilopsis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Chilopsis sp. belong to?
Chilopsis sp. is in the Bignoniaceae family, genus Chilopsis.
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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