Tetracoccus sp.
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Family: Picrodendraceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Tetracoccus sp. is a native California shrub in the Picrodendraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Prunus: Tetracoccus has no petals and tiny leaves under 12mm; Prunus has showy 5-petaled flowers and larger leaves.; vs Eriogonum: Tetracoccus has whorled leaves and 3-4 lobed fruits; Eriogonum has alternate/basal leaves and 3-angled fruits.; vs Cneoridium: Tetracoccus flowers lack petals entirely; Cneoridium has 4 white petals.; vs Lycium: Tetracoccus has no petals and dry splitting capsules; Lycium has tubular flowers and fleshy berries.; vs Acer: Tetracoccus has tiny leaves under 12mm; Acer has large hand-shaped lobed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tetracoccus sp. native to California?
Yes. Tetracoccus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Tetracoccus sp. belong to?
Tetracoccus sp. is in the Picrodendraceae family, genus Tetracoccus.
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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