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Streptanthus bracteatus

Streptanthus bracteatus A. Gray

Bracted Twistflower, Bracted Jewelflower

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: STBR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Fruit: Seeds flattened, broadly oblong, winged
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: TX

From the National Organizations Directory

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

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-12-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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