Share

Native Plant Database

Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.

Search native plant database:
Name:    
Family:    

Noccaea montana var. fendleri (Fendler's pennycress)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Noccaea montana var. fendleri (Gray) Kartesz, comb. nov. ined.

Fendler's pennycress, Penny cress, Wild candytuft

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Synonyms: Thlaspi fendleri

USDA Symbol: NOMOF

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This is a low-growing perennial with a basal rosette of leaves subtending one to several, 2-12 in. stems. The oblong stem leaves are sometimes tinged with purple as are the small, white, four-petaled flowers. Flowers occur in clusters.

 

From the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX , UT
Native Distribution: CO, UT, NM & AZ
Native Habitat: Coniferous forests
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Description: Various acidic soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

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

Recommended Species Lists

Find native plant species by state. Each list contains commercially available species suitable for gardens and planned landscapes. Once you have selected a collection, you can browse the collection or search within it using the combination search.

View Recommended Species page

Additional resources

USDA: Find Noccaea montana var. fendleri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Noccaea montana var. fendleri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Noccaea montana var. fendleri

Metadata

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

Go back