Draba lemmonii
| Draba lemmonii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Draba |
| Species: | D. lemmonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Draba lemmonii S.Watson | |
Draba lemmonii is a perennial plant in the Mustard Family (Brassicaceae) found in the high elevation United States Sierra Nevada range, commonly known as Lemmon's Draba.[1]
Growth pattern
It is a hairy mat forming perennial growing to 6 inches (15 cm).[1]
Habitat and range
It grows in crevices, talus, and rocky meadows of the subalpine forest and alpine zone of the United States Sierra Nevada range.[1]
Leaves and stems
Basal leaves are obovate, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm), and hairy on both sides.[1]
Inflorescence and fruit
The flower stalk has up to 30 small, yellow, 4 petalled flowers on top in July of August.[1]
References
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