Pleuricospora sp.
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Family: Ericaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Pleuricospora sp. is a native California perennial in the Ericaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pterospora: Pleuricospora produces fleshy berries; Pterospora has dry capsules that split open.; vs Pityopus: Pleuricospora flowers smooth inside; Pityopus flowers densely hairy inside.; vs Hemitomes: Pleuricospora has separate petals; Hemitomes has fused petals forming a tube.; vs Kopsiopsis: Pleuricospora has radially symmetrical flowers; Kopsiopsis has two-lipped tubular flowers.; vs Sarcodes: Pleuricospora is pinkish with elongated anthers; Sarcodes is bright red with normal anthers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pleuricospora sp. native to California?
Yes. Pleuricospora sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pleuricospora sp. belong to?
Pleuricospora sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Pleuricospora.
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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