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Schoenocrambe linearifolia
Schoenocrambe linearifolia (A. Gray) Rollins
Slimleaf Plainsmustard, Mountain Mustard, Hesper Mustard
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s): Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Sisymbrium linearifolium, Thelypodiopsis linearifolia
USDA Symbol: SCLI12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Schoenocrambe linearifolia grows tall and slender with a few blossoms at the top. With favorable rains it may grow to 5 feet. The leaves are 2-3 inches long, and the lavender flowers are 1/2 inch across.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , TXWildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1032 Collected 2007-05-22 in Brewster County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterBibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) 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 Schoenocrambe linearifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Schoenocrambe linearifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Schoenocrambe linearifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-27Research By: TWC Staff