Euclidium sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Euclidium sp. is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Dithyrea: Euclidium has microscopic petals (under 1.3mm); Dithyrea has large showy petals (10-15mm).; vs Alyssum: Euclidium fruits are plump and three-dimensional; Alyssum fruits are flat and disc-like from early development.; vs Smelowskia: Euclidium has simple entire leaves and closed fruits; Smelowskia has divided pinnate leaves.; vs Descurainia: Euclidium has simple undivided leaves; Descurainia has finely divided fern-like leaves.; vs Lobularia: Euclidium fruits never split open; Lobularia fruits split open to release seeds, plus has white/purple flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Euclidium sp. native to California?
No. Euclidium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Euclidium sp. belong to?
Euclidium sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Euclidium.
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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