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Draba lemmonii

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Draba lemmonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Draba
Species:
D. lemmonii
Binomial name
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]

Growth pattern

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It is a hairy mat forming perennial growing to 6 inches (15 cm).[1]

Habitat and range

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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

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Basal leaves are obovate, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm), and hairy on both sides.[1]

Inflorescence and fruit

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The flower stalk has up to 30 small, yellow, 4 petalled flowers on top in July of August.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Sierra Nevada Wildflowers, 2nd Ed., 2013, p. 123