Maytenus sp.
Maiten, Maiten
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Family: Celastraceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Maytenus sp. (Maiten) is a non-native California shrub in the Celastraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salix: Maytenus has toothed leaves and bisexual flowers; Salix has catkins and entire leaves.; vs Umbellularia: Maytenus has small clusters in leaf joints; Umbellularia has aromatic leaves and umbel flowers.; vs Quercus: Maytenus has toothed leaves and small flower clusters; Quercus has lobed leaves and catkins.; vs Schinus: Maytenus has simple toothed leaves; Schinus has compound pinnate leaves.; vs Ulmus: Maytenus flowers are in leaf axils; Ulmus flowers cluster on bare branches before leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maytenus sp. native to California?
No. Maytenus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Maytenus sp. belong to?
Maytenus sp. is in the Celastraceae family, genus Maytenus.
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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