Cneoridium sp.
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Family: Rutaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Cneoridium sp. is a native California perennial in the Rutaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Tetracoccus: Cneoridium has opposite simple leaves and berry fruits; Tetracoccus has alternate leaves and dry capsules that split into four parts.; vs Lycium: Cneoridium has opposite leaves and citrus-scented foliage; Lycium has alternate leaves, often spiny stems, and no citrus scent.; vs Eriogonum: Cneoridium has opposite simple leaves and berry fruits; Eriogonum has alternate/basal leaves and small clustered flowers with papery bracts.; vs Xylococcus: Cneoridium has opposite leaves and berry-like fruits; Xylococcus has alternate leaves and urn-shaped flowers.; vs Lindera: Cneoridium has opposite leaves; Lindera has alternate leaves and produces drupes on bare branches before leaves emerge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cneoridium sp. native to California?
Yes. Cneoridium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Cneoridium sp. belong to?
Cneoridium sp. is in the Rutaceae family, genus Cneoridium.
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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