Fraxinus sp.
Ash, Ash
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Family: Oleaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Fraxinus sp. (Ash) is a non-native California shrub in the Oleaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sambucus: Fraxinus has winged paddle fruits; Sambucus has clusters of small round berries.; vs Acer: Fraxinus fruits have one wing each; Acer fruits have paired wings joined at base.; vs Quercus: Fraxinus has opposite compound leaves; Quercus has alternate simple leaves and acorns.; vs Juglans: Fraxinus fruits are flat winged paddles; Juglans fruits are round walnuts in green husks.; vs Ailanthus: Fraxinus has opposite leaves with toothed leaflets; Ailanthus has alternate leaves with smooth-edged leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fraxinus sp. native to California?
No. Fraxinus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Fraxinus sp. belong to?
Fraxinus sp. is in the Oleaceae family, genus Fraxinus.
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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