Forestiera sp.
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Family: Oleaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Forestiera sp. is a native California shrub in the Oleaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rhaphiolepis: Forestiera flowers lack petals entirely; Rhaphiolepis has showy white five-petaled flowers.; vs Prunus: Forestiera flowers have no petals and sit directly on stems; Prunus has stalked flowers with five petals.; vs Quercus: Forestiera has opposite leaves and tiny flowers; Quercus has alternate leaves and dangly catkins.; vs Salix: Forestiera has opposite leaves; Salix has alternate leaves arranged spirally on stems.; vs Ligustrum: Forestiera flowers lack petals and sit directly on branches; Ligustrum has tubular white flowers on stalks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forestiera sp. native to California?
Yes. Forestiera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Forestiera sp. belong to?
Forestiera sp. is in the Oleaceae family, genus Forestiera.
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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