Berteroa sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Berteroa sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Smelowskia: Berteroa petals split nearly in half; Smelowskia petals entire or shallowly notched.; vs Descurainia: Berteroa has white flowers with deeply split petals; Descurainia has tiny yellow flowers.; vs Alyssum: Berteroa petals deeply two-lobed; Alyssum petals shallowly notched or entire.; vs Lobularia: Berteroa petals split nearly to base; Lobularia (sweet alyssum) petals only slightly notched.; vs Euclidium: Berteroa has deeply split white petals; Euclidium has entire petals and distinctive warty fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Berteroa sp. native to California?
No. Berteroa sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Berteroa sp. belong to?
Berteroa sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Berteroa.
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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