Hesperidanthus linearifolius
(Slimleaf Plainsmustard)
Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park 1003
Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 1669
Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park 1006
Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National National Park 1672
Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National National Park 1673
| Scientific Name | Hesperidanthus linearifolius (Schoenocrambe linearifolia) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SCLI2 |
| Common Name | Slimleaf Plainsmustard | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 514669 |
| Family | Brassicaceae (Mustard) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Open woods, dry hillsides, mixed conifer forests, arroyos, canyons, rocky ridges, limestone ledges, sandstone crevices; higher elevations (4500-9500 ft). Plant: Slender perennial 12 to 40 inches tall. Single or multiple smooth stems. Leaves: First-year plants with basal rosette, petiolate, oblanceolate 2 to 4 inches long, early-deciduous; lower stem leaves oblanceolate, linear above, mostly entire or slightly toothed edges. Inflorescence: A few large, showy blossoms in racemes at branch tips; 4 purplish sepals; 4 petals forming a cross, each 3/8 to 3/4 inch long, lavender to purple with darker veins, with an obovate blade and slender claw. Bloom period: April to October. Reference: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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