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Leavenworthia exigua var. exigua
Leavenworthia exigua Rollins var. exigua
Tennessee Gladecress
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LEEXE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A state-listed Threatened species in Georgia. A state-listed Special Concern species in Tennessee.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: To about 2-1/2 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers open each morning and close each evening during anthesis.
Distribution
USA: GA , TNAdditional resources
USDA: Find Leavenworthia exigua var. exigua in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leavenworthia exigua var. exigua in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leavenworthia exigua var. exigua
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-07-29Research By: Joseph A. Marcus