Smelowskia sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Smelowskia sp. is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lobularia: Smelowskia has divided fern-like leaves; Lobularia has simple narrow undivided leaves.; vs Polemonium: Smelowskia has 4-petaled mustard flowers; Polemonium has 5-petaled tubular flowers.; vs Lyrocarpa: Smelowskia is alpine with soft divided leaves; Lyrocarpa is desert with simple leaves.; vs Polyctenium: Smelowskia has soft fleshy leaf segments; Polyctenium has rigid narrow leaf segments.; vs Descurainia: Smelowskia is perennial with white-lavender flowers; Descurainia is annual with yellow flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smelowskia sp. native to California?
Yes. Smelowskia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Smelowskia sp. belong to?
Smelowskia sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Smelowskia.
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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