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Streptanthus vernalis

Streptanthus vernalis R. O'Donnell & R. W.Dolan

Early Jewel Flower, Early Jewel-flower, Early Jewelflower

Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: STVE7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Sepals green, petals white.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Serpentine talus and gravel.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Streptanthus vernalis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Streptanthus vernalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Streptanthus vernalis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-10-27
Research By: CBR

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