Garrya sp.
Silk tassel bush, Silk Tassel Bush
Family: Garryaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Garrya sp. (Silk tassel bush) is a native California shrub in the Garryaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Quercus: Garrya has opposite leaves and hanging catkins; Quercus has alternate leaves and acorns.; vs Arctostaphylos: Garrya has opposite leaves; Arctostaphylos has alternate leaves and smooth red bark.; vs Lonicera: Garrya has long drooping catkins; Lonicera has tubular flowers in pairs or clusters.; vs Simmondsia: Garrya has drooping catkins several inches long; Simmondsia has tiny inconspicuous flowers.; vs Rhus: Garrya has opposite simple leaves; Rhus has alternate compound leaves with multiple leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garrya sp. native to California?
Yes. Garrya sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Garrya sp. belong to?
Garrya sp. is in the Garryaceae family, genus Garrya.
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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