Isatis sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Isatis sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Thysanocarpus: Bright yellow petals versus white or purple-tinged petals in Thysanocarpus.; vs Lepidium: Fruits hang downward versus standing upright or spreading in Lepidium.; vs Noccaea: Yellow flowers with lance-shaped hanging fruits versus white flowers with heart-shaped upright fruits.; vs Thlaspi: Hanging lance-shaped fruits versus heart-shaped upright fruits in Thlaspi.; vs Iberis: Yellow flowers with winged hanging fruits versus white-purple flowers with upright notched pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Isatis sp. native to California?
No. Isatis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Isatis sp. belong to?
Isatis sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Isatis.
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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