Aubrieta sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Aubrieta sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chaenostoma: Aubrieta has 4 petals in cross shape; Chaenostoma has 5 petals fused into tube with two-lipped mouth.; vs Alyssum: Aubrieta is perennial with very long style (4-12mm); Alyssum is annual with short style (under 2mm).; vs Sibara: Aubrieta has simple entire leaves; Sibara has deeply divided pinnate leaves.; vs Descurainia: Aubrieta has simple entire or toothed leaves; Descurainia has finely divided fern-like leaves.; vs Polyctenium: Aubrieta has simple entire or toothed leaves; Polyctenium has deeply lobed or divided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aubrieta sp. native to California?
No. Aubrieta sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Aubrieta sp. belong to?
Aubrieta sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Aubrieta.
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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