Planodes sp.
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Planodes sp. is a non-native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Caulanthus: Planodes has all leaves pinnately divided; jewelflower has simple upper leaves.; vs Cardamine: Planodes seeds have papery wings; bitter cress seeds are completely wingless.; vs Sibara: Planodes has winged seeds; Sibara seeds lack wings.; vs Cakile: Planodes has ferny divided leaves; sea rocket has thick fleshy lobed leaves.; vs Streptanthella: Planodes has pinnately divided leaves; Streptanthella has simple linear leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Planodes sp. native to California?
No. Planodes sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Planodes sp. belong to?
Planodes sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Planodes.
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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