Anelsonia sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Anelsonia sp. is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Draba: Anelsonia has shaggy old leaf stalks at base; Draba has clean base without persistent stalks.; vs Cusickiella: Anelsonia has 10+ seeds per pod with club-shaped hairs; Cusickiella has 1-4 smooth seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anelsonia sp. native to California?
No. Anelsonia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Anelsonia sp. belong to?
Anelsonia sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Anelsonia.
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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