Turritis sp.
Tower mustard, Tower Mustard
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Turritis sp. (Tower mustard) is a native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Caulanthus: Turritis has waxy blue-gray upper parts and two seed rows; Caulanthus lacks wax and has one seed row.; vs Phoenicaulis: Turritis has waxy coating and pods pressed to stem; Phoenicaulis lacks wax and has flattened spreading pods.; vs Arabis: Turritis has waxy upper parts and appressed pods; Arabis lacks wax and has slightly spreading pods.; vs Boechera: Turritis has four-angled pods pressed flat to stem; Boechera has rounder pods spreading at angles.; vs Transberingia: Turritis has pods pressed flat against stem; Transberingia has pods sticking out at angles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Turritis sp. native to California?
Yes. Turritis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Turritis sp. belong to?
Turritis sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Turritis.
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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