It looks very distinctive, but may be confused with species of Dibaeis.
It has never been confused with other species.
While the adult male is distinctive, the female and youngsters can be confused with several similar species.
It could be more common than thought, as it is easily confused with other species.
It is often confused with other species in the nursery trade.
It may easily be confused at sea with other species, in particular the melon-headed whale.
The difference in numbers is because young trees are not distinct in appearance and may easily be confused with similar species.
It is often confused with various other European species.
Easily confused with related species, this plant was not recognized as a species of its own until 1993.
It should not be confused with species of Wahlenbergia, which occurs in the same area and can appear similarly.