Streptanthus anceps, synonyms Caulanthus anceps and Guillenia lemmonii, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae,[1] known by the common name Lemmon's mustard.[2]
| Streptanthus anceps | |
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| In Carrizo Plain | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Streptanthus |
| Species: | S. anceps
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| Binomial name | |
| Streptanthus anceps (Payson) Hoover[1]
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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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
editStreptanthus anceps is an annual herb that produces an erect, waxy-textured stem with lance-shaped leaves borne on petioles.[3]
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.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Streptanthus anceps (Payson) Hoover". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "Caulanthus anceps in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
External links
edit- Jepson Manual Treatment: Caulanthus anceps
- USDA Plants Profile: Caulanthus anceps
- Caulanthus anceps — U.C. Photo gallery
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