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Reveal, James L.

Erysimum asperum

Erysimum asperum (Nutt.) DC.

Western Wallflower

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Synonym(s): Cheirinia aspera

USDA Symbol: ERAS2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

From the Image Gallery

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AK , IN , NM , TX
Canada: AB , BC , MB , ON , QC , SK

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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

From the Archive

Wildflower Newsletter 1993 VOL. 10, NO.6 - Saving Trees and Plants at New Center Site a Big Job, Director's Report, Wildflo...

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-08
Research By: DEW

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