Cusickiella sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Cusickiella sp. is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Draba: Cusickiella has 1-4 seeds per pod; Draba has 10+ seeds per pod.; vs Anelsonia: Cusickiella has 1-4 seeds per pod; Anelsonia has 10+ seeds per pod.; vs Lyrocarpa: Cusickiella has oval pods; Lyrocarpa has distinctive heart-shaped, notched pods.; vs Polyctenium: Cusickiella has undivided toothed leaves; Polyctenium has deeply divided feathery leaves.; vs Smelowskia: Cusickiella has simple undivided leaves; Smelowskia has soft fern-like divided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cusickiella sp. native to California?
Yes. Cusickiella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Cusickiella sp. belong to?
Cusickiella sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Cusickiella.
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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