(1835) Heliophila pusilla, the dainty sunspurge, is a species of plant in family Brassicaceae.

[3] The leaves are thread-like or lance shaped, with the widest portion near the tip.

[3] Flowers are present between August and October, forming dense racemes.

[3] Four subspecies and varieties are accepted:[1] The dainty sunspurge is found growing between the Kouebokkeveld Mountains and De hoop in South Africa.

[5][6] It is found in damp, sheltered areas on south- and west-facing slopes on Karbonkelberg, Chapman's Peak, and the Noordhoek Mountains.