Caulanthus anceps

Caulanthus anceps (syn. Guillenia lemmonii) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common name Lemmon's mustard.[1]

Caulanthus anceps
Caulanthus anceps in Carrizo Plain
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Caulanthus
Species:
C. anceps
Binomial name
Caulanthus anceps
Payson
Synonyms

Guillenia lemmonii
Thelypodium lemmonii

It is endemic to California, where it grows on open slopes and plains in the Central Coast Ranges and adjacent Central Valley. It can generally be found in areas with alkaline soils.

Description

Caulanthus anceps is an annual herb that produces an erect, waxy-textured stem with lance-shaped leaves borne on petioles.[2]

The inflorescence is a raceme of many fragrant flowers each with four pink-veined lavender petals. The fruit is a long silique up to 7 centimeters in length.[2]

References
  1. "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. "Caulanthus anceps in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.


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