Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii
Fremont's combleaf
Photo: parent species Polyctenium fremontii · (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Brassicaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii (Fremont's combleaf) is a California plant in the Brassicaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii blooms Apr-Jul.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Sibara: Polyctenium leaves feel stiff and rigid like combs; Sibara leaves are soft and flexible.; vs Descurainia: Polyctenium has rigid prickly leaves and is perennial; Descurainia has soft fuzzy leaves and is annual.; vs Arabis: Polyctenium has deeply divided comb-like leaves; Arabis has simple undivided leaves with smooth or toothed edges.; vs Boechera: Polyctenium has rigid comb-divided leaves; Boechera has simple undivided leaves.; vs Arabidopsis: Polyctenium has rigid comb-like divided leaves; Arabidopsis has simple smooth-edged undivided leaves.
Frequently asked questions
When does Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii bloom?
Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii blooms Apr-Jul.
What plant family does Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii belong to?
Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Polyctenium.
Is Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii rare or endangered?
Polyctenium fremontii var. fremontii carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S4.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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