Pseudotsuga sp.
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Family: Pinaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Pseudotsuga sp. is a native California shrub in the Pinaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Abies: Douglas-fir cones hang down with pitchfork bracts; fir cones stand upright and disintegrate on the tree.; vs Pinus: Douglas-fir needles attach individually to smooth twigs; pine needles come bundled in groups with papery sheaths.; vs Sequoia: Douglas-fir has individual needles and hanging cones; redwood has flat sprays of scale-like leaves and small round cones.; vs Picea: Douglas-fir twigs are smooth after needle drop; spruce twigs have rough, peg-like bumps.; vs Torreya: Douglas-fir has soft needles and hanging cones; California-nutmeg has sharp-tipped needles and plum-like fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pseudotsuga sp. native to California?
Yes. Pseudotsuga sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pseudotsuga sp. belong to?
Pseudotsuga sp. is in the Pinaceae family, genus Pseudotsuga.
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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