Subularia sp.
Awlwort, Awlwort
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Subularia sp. (Awlwort) is a native California annual in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cardamine: Subularia is aquatic with awl-like basal leaves only; Cardamine is terrestrial with divided leaves on stems.; vs Diplotaxis: Subularia grows submerged in water as a tiny annual; Diplotaxis grows on dry land with yellow flowers.; vs Idahoa: Subularia is aquatic with flowers in clusters on stalks; Idahoa is terrestrial with single flowers from the base.; vs Lunaria: Subularia is a tiny aquatic annual; Lunaria is a robust terrestrial biennial with large silvery pods.; vs Lepidium: Subularia grows underwater with thread-like leaves; Lepidium grows on land with broader leaves and flattened pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Subularia sp. native to California?
Yes. Subularia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Subularia sp. belong to?
Subularia sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Subularia.
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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