Cissus sp.
Treebine, Treebine
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Family: Vitaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Cissus sp. (Treebine) is a non-native California shrub in the Vitaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hedera: Cissus has simple unlobed leaves with toothed margins; Hedera has lobed leaves with distinct pointed sections.; vs Parthenocissus: Cissus has simple unlobed leaves; Parthenocissus has compound leaves divided into separate leaflets.; vs Vitis: Cissus has simple smooth-margined leaves without lobes; Vitis has deeply lobed leaves with rounded indentations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cissus sp. native to California?
No. Cissus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cissus sp. belong to?
Cissus sp. is in the Vitaceae family, genus Cissus.
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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