Pyrus sp.
Pear, Pear
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Family: Rosaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Pyrus sp. (Pear) is a non-native California shrub in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Populus: Populus has triangular leaves with flattened petioles; Pyrus has oval leaves with round petioles.; vs Prunus: Prunus fruits have a single central pit; Pyrus fruits have a papery core with gritty flesh throughout.; vs Quercus: Quercus has lobed leaves and acorns; Pyrus has unlobed leaves and pear-shaped fruits.; vs Acer: Acer has opposite, palmately lobed leaves; Pyrus has alternate, unlobed leaves.; vs Triadica: Triadica has heart-shaped leaves and dry three-parted capsules; Pyrus has oval leaves and fleshy pear fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pyrus sp. native to California?
No. Pyrus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pyrus sp. belong to?
Pyrus sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Pyrus.
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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