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Caulanthus amplexicaulis var. barbarae

Caulanthus amplexicaulis S. Watson var. barbarae (J.T. Howell) Munz

Claspingleaf Wild Cabbage, Santa Barbara Jewelflower

Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

Synonym(s): Streptanthus amplexicaulis var. barbarae

USDA Symbol: CAAMB

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 44 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Chaparral, montane forests, serpentine areas, granitic and shale scree.

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 Caulanthus amplexicaulis var. barbarae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Caulanthus amplexicaulis var. barbarae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Caulanthus amplexicaulis var. barbarae

Metadata

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

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