Boechera sp.
Rockcress, Rockcress
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Boechera sp. (Rockcress) is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Arabis: Boechera pods hang downward or curve and are wider (2mm+); Arabis pods stand rigidly erect and are narrower.; vs Matthiola: Boechera has flattened pods; Matthiola has cylindrical pods and densely hairy gray-green foliage.; vs Streptanthus: Boechera petals narrow gradually without a claw; Streptanthus petals have a distinct narrow claw at base.; vs Penstemon: Boechera has four-petaled flowers and seed pods; Penstemon has tubular five-lobed flowers.; vs Caulanthus: Boechera is perennial with a woody base; Caulanthus is typically annual or biennial without a woody caudex.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boechera sp. native to California?
Yes. Boechera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Boechera sp. belong to?
Boechera sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Boechera.
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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