Synthyris missurica subsp. major

(Hooker) Pennell

Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 85: 91. 1933.

Endemic
Basionym: Synthyris reniformis var. major Hooker
Synonyms: Veronica missurica subsp. major (Hooker) M. M. Martínez Ort. & Albach
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Leaves 65–125 mm during flowering, margins regularly toothed. Racemes to 33 cm at end of flowering, longer in fruit, usually 20–100-flowered. Ovaries glabrous. Capsules glabrous.


Phenology: Flowering Mar–May; fruiting Apr–Jul.
Habitat: Moist forest slopes.
Elevation: 300–1100 m.

Discussion

Subspecies major occurs most commonly in the Clearwater River drainage but also on Craig Mountain near Lewiston, Idaho, and Kamiak Butte near Pullman, Washington.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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