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Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Lesquerella gordonii (Gray) S. Wats.
Gordon's bladderpod
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
USDA Symbol: LEGO
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Gordon’s bladderpod is a hairy annual with a silvery gray appearance. Stems, up to 16 in. long, may be trailing or erect and are much-branched. Flowers are yellow and are followed by spherical, inflated fruit pods on curving stalks.
Extensive desert areas are colored in spring with the bright yellow flowers of this plant.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar
Distribution
USA: AZ , KS , NM , OK , TX , VANative Distribution: W. OK to CO, s. to n. Mex. & AZ
Native Habitat: Desert flats; plains; mesas
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy or rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Extensive desert areas are colored in spring with the bright yellow flowers of this plant.
Propagation
Description: Not AvailableSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
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USDA: Find Lesquerella gordonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lesquerella gordonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
