Spiraea sp.
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Family: Rosaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Spiraea sp. is a native California shrub in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lagerstroemia: Spiraea has tiny simple flowers in clusters; crape myrtle has large crinkled individual flowers with clawed petals.; vs Ageratina: Spiraea has pink 5-petaled flowers; snakeroot has white brush-like composite flower heads.; vs Rosa: Spiraea has tiny flowers in dense clusters splitting into dry pods; roses have large individual flowers with fleshy hips.; vs Hylotelephium: Spiraea has woody stems and toothed leaves; stonecrop has succulent leaves and stems.; vs Salix: Spiraea has pink flower clusters with petals; willows have petal-less catkins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spiraea sp. native to California?
Yes. Spiraea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Spiraea sp. belong to?
Spiraea sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Spiraea.
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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