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Streptanthus howellii
Streptanthus howellii S. Watson
Howell's Jewel Flower, Howell's Jewelflower
Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: STHO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Dry serpentine slopes and ridges in open conifer-hardwood forests.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Streptanthus howellii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Streptanthus howellii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Streptanthus howellii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR