Conringia sp.
Hare's ear, Hare's Ear
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Conringia sp. (Hare's ear) is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Caulanthus: Conringia leaves clasp with heart-shaped bases; Caulanthus leaves don't clasp or clasp differently without the heart shape.; vs Barbarea: Conringia has entire oval leaves clasping the stem; Barbarea has deeply lobed lower leaves.; vs Rorippa: Conringia has smooth-edged leaves clasping with heart-shaped bases; Rorippa has toothed or lobed leaves.; vs Brassica: Conringia's stem leaves wrap around the stem in a heart-shaped clasp; Brassica leaves don't clasp this way.; vs Thelypodium: Conringia leaves are entire and heart-clasping; Thelypodium leaves are typically lobed or divided.
Frequently asked questions
Is Conringia sp. native to California?
No. Conringia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Conringia sp. belong to?
Conringia sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Conringia.
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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