Peraphyllum sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Peraphyllum sp. is a native California annual in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Prunus: Prunus has evenly spaced leaves along normal branches; Peraphyllum has leaves tightly bundled on short-shoots.; vs Pyracantha: Pyracantha has thorns and evergreen leaves; Peraphyllum is thornless with deciduous leaves in clusters.; vs Crataegus: Crataegus has thorns and broad lobed leaves; Peraphyllum is thornless with narrow clustered leaves.; vs Amelanchier: Amelanchier has leaves with obvious stalks evenly spaced on branches; Peraphyllum has stalkless leaves in tight bundles.; vs Cotoneaster: Cotoneaster has evenly spaced leaves along branches; Peraphyllum has leaves tightly clustered on stubby short-shoots.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peraphyllum sp. native to California?
Yes. Peraphyllum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Peraphyllum sp. belong to?
Peraphyllum sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Peraphyllum.
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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