Leptospermum sp.
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Family: Myrtaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Leptospermum sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Myrtaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Gaudium: Check flower structure and leaf shape for genus-specific features; vs Prunus: Prunus has stone fruits and glands on leaf stalks; tea tree has dry capsules and aromatic leaves; vs Chamelaucium: Waxflower has opposite needle-like leaves; tea tree has alternate broader leaves; vs Erica: Heath has tiny whorled leaves and urn-shaped flowers; tea tree has broader alternate leaves; vs Ceanothus: California lilac has opposite leaves and blue flower clusters; tea tree has alternate leaves
Frequently asked questions
Is Leptospermum sp. native to California?
No. Leptospermum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Leptospermum sp. belong to?
Leptospermum sp. is in the Myrtaceae family, genus Leptospermum.
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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