familyBrassicaceae
genusPhysaria
speciesPhysaria hitchcockii
subspeciesPhysaria hitchcockii subsp. confluens
Physaria hitchcockii subsp. confluens
Novon 17: 380. 2007.
Basionym: Lesquerella hitchcockii subsp. confluens Maguire & A. H. Holmgren Madroño 11: 174. 1951
Synonyms: Lesquerella confluens (Maguire & A. H. Holmgren) Reveal
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 7. Treatment on page 643.
Plants forming soft mats; caudex elongated, elastic (creeping). Basal leaves: petiole differentiated from blade (sometimes weakly); blade oblanceolate to obovate. Anthers 1–1.5 mm. Fruits 1.7–3 mm wide.
Phenology: Flowering Jun–Jul.
Habitat: Gravelly or rocky limestone
Elevation: 2300-3500 m
Discussion
Subspecies confluens is found at or above timberline in the Grant, Quinn Canyon, and Schell Creek ranges.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.