Carrichtera sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Carrichtera sp. is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rapistrum: Carrichtera has dark-veined pale petals and downward-curved pods, Rapistrum has plain yellow petals and upright pods.; vs Cakile: Carrichtera has dark-veined cream petals and grows inland, Cakile has plain white-lavender petals on beaches.; vs Armoracia: Carrichtera is a small annual with curved pods, Armoracia is a massive perennial reaching 5-12 feet.; vs Cochlearia: Carrichtera has dark-veined cream flowers and recurved pods, Cochlearia has plain white flowers and upright pods.; vs Lepidium: Carrichtera has dark-veined cream petals and long curved pods, Lepidium has white petals and small flat pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carrichtera sp. native to California?
No. Carrichtera sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Carrichtera sp. belong to?
Carrichtera sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Carrichtera.
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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