Camelina sp.
False flax, False Flax
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Camelina sp. (False flax) is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Capsella: Camelina pods are pear-shaped and inflated; Capsella pods are flat, triangular, and heart-shaped.; vs Phoenicaulis: Camelina is annual with yellow flowers; Phoenicaulis is perennial with woody base and lavender flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Camelina sp. native to California?
No. Camelina sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Camelina sp. belong to?
Camelina sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Camelina.
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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