Syagrus sp.
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Family: Arecaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Syagrus sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Arecaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Phoenix: Syagrus has drooping tent-like leaflets; Phoenix has stiff, upward-pointing leaflets and spiny leaf bases.; vs Roystonea: Syagrus leaflets droop and fold downward; Roystonea leaflets stand upright in flat planes from green crownshaft.; vs Washingtonia: Syagrus has feather-like leaves with drooping segments; Washingtonia has fan-shaped leaves.; vs Cocos: Syagrus has smaller stature with drooping leaflets; Cocos (coconut) is taller with stiffer arching leaves.; vs Wodyetia: Syagrus leaflets droop tent-like; Wodyetia (foxtail palm) has leaflets radiating in all directions like a bottle brush.
Frequently asked questions
Is Syagrus sp. native to California?
No. Syagrus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Syagrus sp. belong to?
Syagrus sp. is in the Arecaceae family, genus Syagrus.
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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