Streptanthus brachiatus ssp. hoffmanii
Freed's jewel-flower
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Subshrub
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Streptanthus brachiatus ssp. hoffmanii (Freed's jewel-flower) is a California subshrub in the Brassicaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
How to tell it apart
vs Caulanthus: Seed pods are flattened like sword blades versus cylindrical tubes in Caulanthus.; vs Boechera: Robust plants often over 2.5 feet with large flowers (sepals 4-8mm) versus more delicate habit.; vs Claytonia: Mustard family with 4 petals and 6 stamens versus Claytonia with 5 petals.; vs Silene: Mustard family with seed pods versus Silene with inflated capsules and opposite leaves.; vs Lonicera: Herbaceous mustard with alternate leaves versus woody vine with opposite leaves.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Streptanthus brachiatus ssp. hoffmanii belong to?
Streptanthus brachiatus ssp. hoffmanii is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Streptanthus.
Is Streptanthus brachiatus ssp. hoffmanii rare or endangered?
Streptanthus brachiatus ssp. hoffmanii carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Streptanthus breweri — Brewer's jewelflower
- Streptanthus callistus — Mount hamilton jewelflower
- Streptanthus campestris — Southern jewelflower
- Streptanthus cordatus — Heartleaf jewelflower
- Streptanthus cordatus var. cordatus — Heartleaf jewelflower
- Streptanthus cordatus var. piutensis — Piute mountains jewelflower
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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