Hornungia sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Hornungia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cardamine: Hornungia has broad pods with 10-24 seeds and prostrate growth, Cardamine has narrower pods with fewer seeds.; vs Lepidium: Both have broad pods, but Hornungia packs 10-24 seeds per pod while Lepidium has only 2-4.; vs Lyrocarpa: Hornungia has small flattened pods with many seeds, Lyrocarpa has distinctive heart-shaped pods.; vs Polyctenium: Hornungia is a tiny prostrate mat with 10-24 seeds per pod, Polyctenium is taller with fewer seeds.; vs Smelowskia: Hornungia grows as a prostrate mat at low to mid elevations, Smelowskia forms cushions in alpine areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hornungia sp. native to California?
No. Hornungia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Hornungia sp. belong to?
Hornungia sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Hornungia.
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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