Erysimum concinnum
Headland wallflower
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Erysimum concinnum (Headland wallflower) is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family, recognized by very short pedicels and coarsely toothed leaves distinguish from other coastal species.
Headland wallflower is a rare (CNPS 1B.2) California native perennial herb found in northern Coast Ranges and northern central Coast Ranges at Point Reyes in coastal habitats including cliffs, bluffs, dunes, and prairies at elevations below 400 meters. Flowering from March to June, this plant produces cream to yellow flowers 15 to 32 millimeters long with petals 6 to 16 millimeters wide. Growing with stems 40 to 70 centimeters tall, it develops a biennial or short-lived perennial habit with branching stems. Its leaves are spoon-shaped to oblanceolate, 0.4 to 2 centimeters wide, with coarsely toothed edges and distinctive two- or three-rayed hairs. The elongated fruits are cylindrical and 5 to 13 centimeters long, with widely spaced ovate seeds.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 5 sympatric species; very short pedicels and coarsely toothed leaves distinguish from other coastal species
Habitat and range
Habitat: Cliffs, coastal bluffs, dunes, prairies
Elevation: < 400 m
California counties: Humboldt, Del Norte, Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Mendocino
Outside California: southwestern Oregon
Bloom period
Erysimum concinnum blooms Mar-Jun.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
Frequently asked questions
Is Erysimum concinnum native to California?
Yes. Erysimum concinnum is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Erysimum concinnum bloom?
Erysimum concinnum blooms Mar-Jun.
Where in California does Erysimum concinnum grow?
Erysimum concinnum occurs in Humboldt, Del Norte, Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Mendocino, at elevations of < 400 m.
What plant family does Erysimum concinnum belong to?
Erysimum concinnum is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Erysimum.
Is Erysimum concinnum rare or endangered?
Erysimum concinnum carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CNPS Rare Plant Inventory · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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