Crossosoma sp.
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Family: Crossosomataceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Crossosoma sp. is a native California shrub in the Crossosomataceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Carpenteria: Crossosoma has 5 petals and multiple separate seed pods; Carpenteria has many petals and one capsule.; vs Ceanothus: Crossosoma has large white flowers with many stamens; Ceanothus has tiny blue or white flowers in dense clusters.; vs Glossopetalon: Crossosoma flowers are at branch tips with 15-50 stamens; Glossopetalon flowers are along stems with 4-10 stamens.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crossosoma sp. native to California?
Yes. Crossosoma sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Crossosoma sp. belong to?
Crossosoma sp. is in the Crossosomataceae family, genus Crossosoma.
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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