Sinapis sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Sinapis sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Hirschfeldia: Sinapis pods angle outward from stem; Hirschfeldia pods press flat against stem like they're glued.; vs Raphanus: Sinapis pods clearly two-segmented with multiple veins; Raphanus pods fat and sausage-like without segmentation.; vs Rorippa: Sinapis has large yellow flowers with reflexed sepals; Rorippa has tiny flowers and slim cylindrical pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sinapis sp. native to California?
No. Sinapis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Sinapis sp. belong to?
Sinapis sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Sinapis.
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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