Erucastrum sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Erucastrum sp. is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rorippa: Erucastrum has leafy bracts in flower cluster; Rorippa has naked flowering stems.; vs Sisymbrium: Erucastrum flower cluster has small leaves among flowers; Sisymbrium cluster completely naked.; vs Hirschfeldia: Erucastrum has leafy flower clusters; Hirschfeldia has naked clusters with appressed pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erucastrum sp. native to California?
No. Erucastrum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Erucastrum sp. belong to?
Erucastrum sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Erucastrum.
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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