Physaria geyeri subsp. purpurea

(Rollins) O’Kane

Novon 17: 380. 2007.

Common names: Purple twinpod
Basionym: Physaria geyeri var. purpurea Rollins Rhodora 41: 401. 1939
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 7. Treatment on page 639.

Trichomes nearly smooth. Petals purplish or light yellow, drying purplish. Fruits: replum apex obtuse; ovules usually 6 per ovary. 2n = 8.


Phenology: Flowering May–Jul.
Habitat: Steep marly hillsides, steep slides, fine talus, scree, sandy road cuts
Elevation: 1200-2200 m

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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Steve L. O’Kane Jr. +
(Rollins) O’Kane +
Physaria geyeri var. purpurea +
Purple twinpod +
1200-2200 m +
Steep marly hillsides, steep slides, fine talus, scree, sandy road cuts +
Flowering May–Jul. +
Illustrated +  and Endemic +
Coulterina geyeri +  and Lesquerella geyeri +
Physaria geyeri subsp. purpurea +
Physaria geyeri +
subspecies +