Malosma sp.
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Family: Anacardiaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Malosma sp. is a native California shrub in the Anacardiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rhus: Malosma has simple leaves; Rhus has compound leaves divided into multiple leaflets.; vs Heteromeles: Malosma has slender flower branches and tiny smooth fruits; toyon has chunky red berries and saw-toothed leaves.; vs Frangula: Malosma leaves are leathery and stiff; Frangula leaves are thinner with prominent parallel veins.; vs Sambucus: Malosma has simple evergreen leaves; elderberry has compound leaves with toothed leaflets.; vs Salix: Malosma has leathery, rigid evergreen leaves; willow leaves are thinner and more flexible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Malosma sp. native to California?
Yes. Malosma sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Malosma sp. belong to?
Malosma sp. is in the Anacardiaceae family, genus Malosma.
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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