Schinus sp.
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Family: Anacardiaceae · Type: Tree · Not Native
Schinus sp. is a non-native California tree in the Anacardiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salix: Salix has simple undivided leaves; Schinus has compound leaves divided into many leaflets.; vs Heteromeles: Heteromeles has simple toothed leaves; Schinus has compound leaves with 7+ untoothed leaflets.; vs Pistacia: Check the leaf stem between leaflets - Schinus has a round smooth stem, Pistacia has wing-flanges.; vs Neltuma: Neltuma has twice-compound leaves and spines; Schinus has once-compound leaves without spines.; vs Quercus: Quercus has simple lobed or toothed leaves; Schinus has compound leaves divided into separate leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Schinus sp. native to California?
No. Schinus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Schinus sp. belong to?
Schinus sp. is in the Anacardiaceae family, genus Schinus.
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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