Condalia sp.
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Family: Rhamnaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Condalia sp. is a native California shrub in the Rhamnaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ceanothus: Condalia flowers lack petals entirely; Ceanothus has showy white or blue flowers.; vs Colubrina: Condalia has no petals; Colubrina has 5 tiny greenish petals.; vs Adolphia: Condalia has spiny alternate branches; Adolphia has smooth opposite jointed stems.; vs Ziziphus: Condalia flowers have no petals and thin disk; Ziziphus has 5 petals and thick swollen disk.; vs Frangula: Condalia has spiny stems and no petals; Frangula is unarmed with 5 petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Condalia sp. native to California?
Yes. Condalia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Condalia sp. belong to?
Condalia sp. is in the Rhamnaceae family, genus Condalia.
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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