Punica sp.
Pomegranate, Pomegranate
Family: Lythraceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Punica sp. (Pomegranate) is a non-native California shrub in the Lythraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Gambelia: Pomegranate has thick leathery flowers and woody growth; Gambelia has delicate snapdragon-like flowers on herbaceous plants.; vs Burchellia: Pomegranate flowers have 5-9 sepals and inferior ovaries; Burchellia has tubular flowers with different structure.; vs Chaenomeles: Pomegranate has leathery tubular flowers; flowering quince has flat, open rose-like flowers with many stamens.; vs Hibiscus: Pomegranate has thick tubular flowers with inferior ovary; Hibiscus has flat, open flowers with prominent central column.; vs Prunus: Pomegranate has thick tubular flowers and leathery leaves; Prunus has flat 5-petaled flowers and toothed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punica sp. native to California?
No. Punica sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Punica sp. belong to?
Punica sp. is in the Lythraceae family, genus Punica.
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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