Draba streptobrachia
(Alpine Tundra Draba)
Draba streptobrachia, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 1192
| Scientific Name | Draba streptobrachia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DRST5 |
| Common Name | Alpine Tundra Draba | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22919 |
| Family | Brassicaceae (Mustard) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Alpine (12000 to 14000 ft.); talus slopes and scree, rock crevices. Endemic to high altitudes in Colorado. Plant: Very short, spreading perennial, 1/2 to 5 inches tall; somewhat hairy stems and foliage. Leaves: Basal leaves in a rosette, narrow oblanceolate to linear-oblanceolate, blades 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches long; 1 to 5 stem leaves, sessile, oblong to ovate or linear. Inflorescence: Racemes of 4 to 10 small, 4-petaled, bright yellow flowers 1/4-inch across with green, somewhat hairy sepals; no bracts. Bloom Period: July and August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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