Armoracia sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Armoracia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rapistrum: Armoracia is a huge perennial 5-12 feet tall with fleshy roots, Rapistrum is a hairy annual under 3 feet.; vs Cakile: Armoracia grows 5-12 feet in moist inland areas, Cakile is a low coastal plant on sandy beaches.; vs Carrichtera: Armoracia is a massive 5-12 foot perennial, Carrichtera is a small annual under 2 feet.; vs Cochlearia: Armoracia reaches 5-12 feet with thick fleshy roots, Cochlearia stays under 16 inches with thin roots.; vs Lepidium: Armoracia is a giant perennial with fleshy roots and huge leaves, Lepidium is much smaller without fleshy roots.
Frequently asked questions
Is Armoracia sp. native to California?
No. Armoracia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Armoracia sp. belong to?
Armoracia sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Armoracia.
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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