Pterocarya sp.
Wingnut, Wingnut
Family: Juglandaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Pterocarya sp. (Wingnut) is a non-native California shrub in the Juglandaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Morus: Pterocarya has compound leaves with many paired leaflets; mulberry has simple, often lobed leaves.; vs Acalypha: Pterocarya has compound leaves with paired leaflets; Acalypha has simple leaves arranged alternately.; vs Gleditsia: Pterocarya leaflets have saw-toothed edges; honey locust leaflets have smooth edges and often twice-divided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pterocarya sp. native to California?
No. Pterocarya sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pterocarya sp. belong to?
Pterocarya sp. is in the Juglandaceae family, genus Pterocarya.
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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