Searsia sp.
Family: Anacardiaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Searsia sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Anacardiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salix: Searsia has compound leaves with multiple narrow leaflets; willows have single, undivided leaves per stem.; vs Acacia: Searsia leaflets have smooth edges and lack the tiny round flower balls characteristic of Acacia.; vs Schinus: Searsia has narrower, more grass-like leaflets than Schinus pepper tree's broader lance-shaped ones.; vs Geijera: Searsia has compound leaves with multiple leaflets; Geijera has simple, single leaves.; vs Rhus: Searsia leaflets are evergreen and grass-narrow; Rhus has broader, often deciduous leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Searsia sp. native to California?
No. Searsia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Searsia sp. belong to?
Searsia sp. is in the Anacardiaceae family, genus Searsia.
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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