Thelypodium sp.
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Thelypodium sp. is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Stanleya: Flower stalks barely visible versus quarter-inch-plus dramatic stalks in Stanleya.; vs Caulanthus: Seed pods sit on distinct stalks above flower base versus sitting directly on base.; vs Brassica: Purple to white flowers with stalked pods versus yellow flowers in Brassica.; vs Boechera: Robust plants with relatively large flowers (6-16mm) versus delicate plants with smaller flowers.; vs Noccaea: Tall stems with purple-white flowers versus low rosette plants with tiny white flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thelypodium sp. native to California?
Yes. Thelypodium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Thelypodium sp. belong to?
Thelypodium sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Thelypodium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Thelypodium stenopetalum — Slender-petaled thelypodium
- Thelypodium brachycarpum — Short-podded thelypodium
- Thelypodium crispum — Crisped thelypody
- Thelypodium flexuosum — Nodding thelypodium
- Thelypodium howellii subsp. howellii — Howell's thelypodium
- Thelypodium integrifolium — Entire leaved thelypodium
- Thlaspi arvense — Fan weed
- Thlaspi sp. — Pennycress
- Thysanocarpus conchuliferus — Santa cruz island fringepod
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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