Draba lemmonii
Draba lemmonii is a perennial plant in the family Brassicaceae found in the high elevation United States Sierra Nevada range, commonly known as Lemmon's draba.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Draba |
| Species: | D. lemmonii |
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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
- Sierra Nevada Wildflowers, 2nd Ed., 2013, p. 123
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