Maclura sp.
Osage orange, Osage Orange
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Family: Moraceae · Type: Tree · Not Native
Maclura sp. (Osage orange) is a non-native California tree in the Moraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Citrus: Maclura has massive bumpy softball fruits and long single thorns; Citrus has smooth round fruits and shorter paired thorns.; vs Platanus: Maclura has thorns and massive warty fruits; Platanus has peeling bark and dangling ball-like seed clusters.; vs Morus: Maclura has fearsome thorns and huge warty fruits; Morus lacks thorns and has blackberry-like segmented fruits.; vs Ficus: Maclura has thorns, simple entire leaves, and huge warty fruits; Ficus lacks thorns and has hollow fig fruits.; vs Castela: Maclura has single stout thorns and massive fruits; Castela has paired short thorns and small capsule fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maclura sp. native to California?
No. Maclura sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Maclura sp. belong to?
Maclura sp. is in the Moraceae family, genus Maclura.
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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