Ornithostaphylos sp.
(c) Alan Rockefeller, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Ericaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Ornithostaphylos sp. is a native California perennial in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Xylococcus: Ornithostaphylos has opposite/whorled narrow leaves; Xylococcus has alternate broad leaves with rolled margins.; vs Arctostaphylos: Ornithostaphylos leaves are opposite/whorled and linear; Arctostaphylos leaves are alternate and broad.; vs Comarostaphylis: Ornithostaphylos has opposite/whorled linear leaves; Comarostaphylis has alternate holly-like leaves.; vs Arbutus: Ornithostaphylos is a shrub with opposite linear leaves; Arbutus is a tree with alternate broad leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ornithostaphylos sp. native to California?
Yes. Ornithostaphylos sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Ornithostaphylos sp. belong to?
Ornithostaphylos sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Ornithostaphylos.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.