Ziziphus sp.
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Family: Rhamnaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Ziziphus sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Rhamnaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pseudoziziphus: Ziziphus has thick disk obscuring ovary; Pseudoziziphus has thin disk showing ovary clearly.; vs Condaliopsis: Ziziphus flowers have thick swollen disk center; Condaliopsis has thin or no disk.; vs Ulmus: Ziziphus has woody zigzag branches; Ulmus has straight branches with serrated leaves.; vs Ceanothus: Ziziphus has thick disk in flower center; Ceanothus has thin disk and showy petals.; vs Colubrina: Ziziphus has thick disk nearly hiding ovary; Colubrina has thin disk with visible ovary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziziphus sp. native to California?
No. Ziziphus sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Ziziphus sp. belong to?
Ziziphus sp. is in the Rhamnaceae family, genus Ziziphus.
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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