Myoporum sp.
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Family: Scrophulariaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Myoporum sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Scrophulariaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Bacopa: Myoporum is a woody shrub while Bacopa is a small creeping herb of wet places.; vs Houstonia: Myoporum forms woody coastal shrubs with gland-dotted leaves; Houstonia is a tiny herbaceous plant.; vs Batis: Myoporum has showy white purple-spotted flowers; Batis has inconspicuous flowers and grows in salt marshes.; vs Salvia: Myoporum flowers have 5 stamens and purple spots; Salvia has 2 stamens and square stems.; vs Heliotropium: Myoporum is a woody shrub with spotted petals; Heliotropium is an herb with unspotted coiled flower clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Myoporum sp. native to California?
No. Myoporum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Myoporum sp. belong to?
Myoporum sp. is in the Scrophulariaceae family, genus Myoporum.
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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