Myrtus sp.
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Family: Myrtaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Myrtus sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Myrtaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Vaccinium: Blueberry has urn-shaped fused petals; myrtle has five separate spreading petals; vs Syzygium: Check seed size - Syzygium has one large seed, myrtle has multiple small hard seeds; vs Ligustrum: Privet has opposite leaves and tubular flowers; myrtle has alternate leaves and open flowers; vs Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus flowers have caps and numerous stamens; myrtle has normal five-petaled flowers; vs Leptospermum: Tea tree has dry capsules; true myrtle has juicy berries with hard seeds
Frequently asked questions
Is Myrtus sp. native to California?
No. Myrtus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Myrtus sp. belong to?
Myrtus sp. is in the Myrtaceae family, genus Myrtus.
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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