Menziesia sp.
Family: Ericaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Menziesia sp. is a native California shrub in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rhododendron: Menziesia has tiny urn flowers 6-7mm; Rhododendron has showy flowers 10-50mm.; vs Phyllodoce: Menziesia has broad leaves over 5mm wide; Phyllodoce has needle-like leaves under 5mm.; vs Kalmia: Menziesia has simple urn flowers; Kalmia has cup-shaped flowers with anther pockets.; vs Leucothoe: Menziesia flowers are solitary or few together; Leucothoe has flowers in elongated drooping clusters.; vs Cassiope: Menziesia has broad spreading leaves; Cassiope has tiny scale-like leaves pressed to stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Menziesia sp. native to California?
Yes. Menziesia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Menziesia sp. belong to?
Menziesia sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Menziesia.
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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