Sarcobatus sp.
Greasewood, Greasewood
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Family: Sarcobataceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Sarcobatus sp. (Greasewood) is a native California shrub in the Sarcobataceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Grayia: Sarcobatus leaves are fleshy and cylindrical; Grayia leaves are flat and somewhat diamond-shaped.; vs Atriplex: Sarcobatus leaves feel thick and succulent; Atriplex leaves are thin and often mealy or scaly.; vs Adenostoma: Sarcobatus has fleshy cylindrical leaves; Adenostoma has clusters of needle-like rigid leaves.; vs Populus: Sarcobatus has succulent cylindrical leaves; Populus has broad, flat leaves on flattened stalks.; vs Acalypha: Sarcobatus has thick fleshy leaves; Acalypha has thin, nettle-like toothed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sarcobatus sp. native to California?
Yes. Sarcobatus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sarcobatus sp. belong to?
Sarcobatus sp. is in the Sarcobataceae family, genus Sarcobatus.
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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