Lyrocarpa sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Lyrocarpa sp. is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Polyctenium: Lyrocarpa has heart-shaped notched pods; Polyctenium has narrow cylindrical pods.; vs Smelowskia: Lyrocarpa is a desert plant with heart-shaped pods; Smelowskia is alpine with narrow pods.; vs Descurainia: Lyrocarpa has broad heart-shaped pods; Descurainia has thin cylindrical pods in clusters.; vs Hornungia: Lyrocarpa has large heart-shaped pods (5-10mm); Hornungia has tiny oval pods (2-3mm).; vs Draba: Lyrocarpa has distinctly heart-shaped notched pods; Draba has oval to elliptical pods without notches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lyrocarpa sp. native to California?
Yes. Lyrocarpa sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Lyrocarpa sp. belong to?
Lyrocarpa sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Lyrocarpa.
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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