Dithyrea californica
California Shieldpod
Also known as: Biscutella californica (Harv.) A.Gray +4 more
- Biscutella californica (Harv.) A.Gray
- Biscutella californica (Harvey) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Brewer & S.Watson
- Dithyrea californica var. californica
- Dithyrea californica var. clinata (J.F.Macbr. & Payson) Wiggins
- Dithyrea clinata J.F.Macbr. & Payson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Dithyrea californica (commonly known as California shieldpod) is an annual within the Brassicaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada