Juglans sp.
Walnut, Walnut
Family: Juglandaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Juglans sp. (Walnut) is a non-native California shrub in the Juglandaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ailanthus: Juglans leaflets lack the gland-teeth at the base that tree-of-heaven shows.; vs Carya: Juglans twigs have chambered centers; hickory twigs are solid throughout.; vs Pistacia: Juglans has chambered twig pith; pistachio has solid pith and resinous smell.; vs Aesculus: Juglans has alternate pinnate leaves; buckeye has opposite palmate leaves with 5-7 leaflets.; vs Fraxinus: Juglans produces nuts in sticky husks; ash produces flat papery winged seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Juglans sp. native to California?
No. Juglans sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Juglans sp. belong to?
Juglans sp. is in the Juglandaceae family, genus Juglans.
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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