Erysimum capitatum var. purshii
(Pursh’s Wallflower)
Erysimum capitatum var. purshii, Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co. 6164
Erysimum capitatum var. purshii, Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co. 6166
| Scientific Name | Erysimum capitatum var. purshii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ERCAP3 |
| Common Name | Pursh's Wallflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 531286 |
| Family | Brassicaceae (Mustard) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine; rocky areas, hillsides. Plant: Short-stemmed perennial 2 to 4 inches tall at high altitudes. Leaves: Spatulate to narrowly oblanceolate or linear, may have a few teeth along edges edges; some small hairs on upper leaf surface. Inflorescence: Clusters of small flowers, 1/2-inch across with 4 petals that are usually yellow, rarely lavender. Bloom Period: July and August (at high altitudes). References: Flora of North America and Wildflower Center. Note: Plant normally has yellow to yellow-orange blossoms, rarely lavender as below. Images taken at 13,800 ft elevation. |
BONAP Distribution Map N/A |
Colorado Status: Native |
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