Streptanthus sp.
Jewelflower, Jewelflower
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Streptanthus sp. (Jewelflower) is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
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
Is Streptanthus sp. native to California?
Yes. Streptanthus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Streptanthus sp. belong to?
Streptanthus sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Streptanthus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Streptanthus tortuosus — Mountain jewelflower
- Streptanthus tortuosus subsp. truei — True's mountain jewelflower
- Streptanthus tortuosus var. foliosus — Wawona jewelflower
- Streptanthus tortuosus var. oblongus — Klamath mountains jewelflower
- Streptanthus tortuosus var. optatus — Sierran foothill jewelflower
- Streptanthus tortuosus var. orbiculatus — High mountain jewelflower
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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