Thelypodiopsis aurea | |
---|---|
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Brassicales |
Family: | Brassicaceae |
Genus: | Thelypodiopsis |
Species: | T. aurea |
Binomial name | |
Thelypodiopsis aurea (Eastw.) Rydb. | |
Synonyms | |
Thelypodium aureum(Eastw.)Sisymbrium aureum(Eastw.) Payson Contents |
Thelypodiopsis aurea, the Durango tumblemustard or Durango tumble-mustard, is a species of mustard native to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. [2] This species is restricted to the Four Corners area and is only present in Apache County in Arizona, Montezuma County in Colorado, Sandoval & San Juan Counties in New Mexico, and San Juan County in Utah. [3]
A biennial or short-lived perennial from a taproot, glabrous or rarely sparsely pubescent with simple hairs at the stem base. Leaves are somewhat fleshy. Inflorescence an elongating fruit. Flower petals yellow, and fruit is a silique on stipes 2–8 mm long. Seeds are oblong. Flowering occurs from April to May. The plant can reach up to 3 ft. tall. [4]
From a distance, this can be mistaken for Stanleya pinnata but up-close the two are distinct.
Thelypodiopsis aurea is endemic to the Four Corners Region. They can be found near ledges, alkalai flats, clay flats & hills, desert shrub, Pinon-Juniper, badlands, saltbush communities. [3] It can be found at elevations of 1200 to 2200 meters. [5]
This article needs additional or more specific categories .(February 2022) |