Brassica sp.
Mustard, Mustard
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Non
Brassica sp. (Mustard) is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hirschfeldia: Brassica pods angle outward with faint veining; Hirschfeldia pods press tight against the stem with prominent ribs.; vs Sisymbrium: Brassica has large showy flowers with petals 8-30mm; Sisymbrium has smaller, less conspicuous flowers.; vs Lactuca: Brassica has four-petaled yellow flowers and seed pods; Lactuca has ray flowers like a dandelion and milky sap.; vs Crambe: Brassica pods split open to release many seeds; Crambe produces single-seeded round fruits that don't split.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brassica sp. native to California?
No. Brassica sp. is not native to California (recorded as non).
What plant family does Brassica sp. belong to?
Brassica sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Brassica.
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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