Phyllodoce sp.
Mountain heather, Mountain Heather
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Family: Ericaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Phyllodoce sp. (Mountain heather) is a native California shrub in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Kalmia: Phyllodoce has simple bell flowers; Kalmia has cup flowers with stamens held in pockets.; vs Grevillea: Phyllodoce has tiny heath flowers; Grevillea has showy tubular flowers with protruding styles.; vs Veronica: Phyllodoce has needle-like rolled leaves; Veronica has flat toothed leaves.; vs Calluna: Phyllodoce has needle leaves under 5mm; Calluna has tiny scale-like leaves under 2mm.; vs Penstemon: Phyllodoce has bell-shaped flowers; Penstemon has tubular two-lipped flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phyllodoce sp. native to California?
Yes. Phyllodoce sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Phyllodoce sp. belong to?
Phyllodoce sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Phyllodoce.
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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