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Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum (Eastw.) Price

Bluff wallflower, Curly wallflower

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Synonyms: Erysimum concinnum

USDA Symbol: ERMEC2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A low, fleshy biennial which starts life as a rosette. The mature flower stalk is 6 in. tall and bears clusters of large, cream-colored flowers. During the bloom period, stalks may have buds above, flowers in the middle, and pods below.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Red
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CA , OR
Native Distribution: Coastal scrub areas from Marin Co., CA to Curry Co., OR
Native Habitat: Coastal bluffs & headlands
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Description: Well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Not Available
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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