Pityopus sp.
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Family: Ericaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Pityopus sp. is a native California perennial in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pleuricospora: Pityopus flowers densely hairy inside; Pleuricospora flowers completely smooth inside.; vs Hemitomes: Pityopus has separate hairy petals; Hemitomes has fused petals forming a smooth tube.; vs Sarcodes: Pityopus is reddish-brown with hairy flower interiors; Sarcodes is bright red with smooth flowers.; vs Pterospora: Pityopus produces fleshy berries; Pterospora has dry capsules.; vs Allotropa: Pityopus is uniformly colored with hairy flowers; Allotropa has stripes and smooth flowers with protruding stamens.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pityopus sp. native to California?
Yes. Pityopus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pityopus sp. belong to?
Pityopus sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Pityopus.
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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