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Streptanthus lemmonii
Streptanthus lemmonii S. Watson
Lemmon's Jewel Flower, Lemmon's Jewelflower
Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: STLE8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZNative Distribution: Some sources cite this species as possibly being extinct, and not seen in the wild since the 1940's.
Native Habitat: Grassland, chaparral, scrub.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Streptanthus lemmonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Streptanthus lemmonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Streptanthus lemmonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR