Cakile sp.
Sea rocket, Sea Rocket
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Cakile sp. (Sea rocket) is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Raphanus: Cakile is completely hairless with corky pods on beaches, Raphanus has hairy stems and non-corky pods.; vs Ambrosia: Cakile has four-petaled mustard flowers and smooth succulent leaves, Ambrosia has tiny composite flowers and divided leaves.; vs Cardamine: Cakile grows on coastal beaches with thick succulent leaves, Cardamine grows inland with thin non-succulent leaves.; vs Coleonema: Cakile has four-petaled flowers and grows on beaches, Coleonema has five-petaled flowers and needle-like leaves.; vs Spergularia: Cakile has four-petaled mustard flowers in racemes, Spergularia has five-petaled pink flowers in clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cakile sp. native to California?
No. Cakile sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cakile sp. belong to?
Cakile sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Cakile.
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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