Arabidopsis sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Arabidopsis sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cardamine: Arabidopsis has cylindrical pods and simple undivided leaves; Cardamine often has divided leaflets and flattened pods.; vs Boechera: Arabidopsis has tiny flowers (2-4mm petals) and cylindrical pods; Boechera has larger flowers and flattened pods.; vs Sibara: Arabidopsis has simple smooth-edged leaves; Sibara has deeply divided feathery leaves.; vs Polyctenium: Arabidopsis has simple smooth leaves; Polyctenium has rigid comb-like divided leaves.; vs Descurainia: Arabidopsis has simple undivided leaves; Descurainia has finely divided feathery leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arabidopsis sp. native to California?
No. Arabidopsis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Arabidopsis sp. belong to?
Arabidopsis sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Arabidopsis.
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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