Cotyledon sp.
Family: Crassulaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Cotyledon sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Crassulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Kalanchoe: Cotyledon has just 2-4 leaf pairs per stem; Kalanchoe has many leaf pairs along longer stems.; vs Crassula: Cotyledon has tubular fused petals; Crassula has separate star-shaped petals.; vs Dudleya: Cotyledon has opposite leaves in pairs; Dudleya has rosette leaves arranged in spirals.; vs Echeveria: Cotyledon has 2-4 leaf pairs on woody stems; Echeveria has many leaves in ground rosettes.; vs Sedum: Cotyledon has fused tubular flowers; Sedum has separate star-shaped petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cotyledon sp. native to California?
No. Cotyledon sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cotyledon sp. belong to?
Cotyledon sp. is in the Crassulaceae family, genus Cotyledon.
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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