Dithyrea sp.
Spectaclepod, Spectaclepod
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Dithyrea sp. (Spectaclepod) is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Alyssum: Dithyrea has huge white petals (10-15mm) and spectacle-shaped pods; Alyssum has tiny yellow petals (1.5-4mm) and round flat pods.; vs Euclidium: Dithyrea has large showy white flowers (petals 10-15mm); Euclidium has microscopic flowers (petals under 1.3mm).; vs Tropidocarpum: Dithyrea has naked flower clusters and spectacle-shaped fruits; Tropidocarpum has leafy bracts throughout inflorescence.; vs Hornungia: Dithyrea has large white petals (10-15mm) and spectacle fruits; Hornungia has tiny petals (1-2mm) and oval pods.; vs Physaria: Dithyrea has spectacle-shaped fruits with 2 seeds total; Physaria has round bladder-like fruits with multiple seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dithyrea sp. native to California?
Yes. Dithyrea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dithyrea sp. belong to?
Dithyrea sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Dithyrea.
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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