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Northington, David K.

Lesquerella purpurea

Lesquerella purpurea (A. Gray) S. Watson

Rose Bladderpod, Purple Bladderpod

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Synonym(s): Lesquerella purpurea ssp. foliosa

USDA Symbol: LEPU2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silicle
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: purple-streaked bases, pink backs,

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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