Purshia sp.
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Purshia sp. is a native California shrub in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Baccharis: Purshia has lobed leaves with rolled margins; Baccharis has simple, entire or toothed leaves without lobes.; vs Ceanothus: Purshia leaves have 3-9 narrow lobes at the tip; Ceanothus leaves are simple with small teeth along edges.; vs Ribes: Purshia has wedge-shaped leaves lobed only at the tip; currant leaves are broadly lobed from the base.; vs Adenostoma: Purshia has 3-9 lobed leaves; chamise has needle-like, unlobed leaves clustered on short shoots.; vs Artemisia: Purshia has woody stems and large white flowers; sagebrush has inconspicuous flower heads in spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purshia sp. native to California?
Yes. Purshia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Purshia sp. belong to?
Purshia sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Purshia.
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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