Streptanthus morrisonii
F. W. Hoffm.
Morrison's jewelflower
Streptanthus morrisonii is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
6 - strict endemic
Closed-cone Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral
[Wikipedia] Range, Description, Threats: Streptanthus morrisonii is an uncommon species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by the common name Morrison's jewelflower.[2] It is endemic to California, where it is known from the North and Central Coast Ranges. It is limited to serpentine soils in chaparral and forest habitat. It is considered a species complex which includes Streptanthus brachiatus.[3] S. morrisonii is divided into four subspecies and is variable. Threats to this species include boron toxicity from the steam of nearby geothermal power plants.[4] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
