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Morphology
- Stem
- Erect, solitary, simple or branched above, ridged, covered with appressed, branched hairs.
- Leaves
- Alternate, simple, sessile, numerous, linear or lanceolate, 1/2 to 4 inches long, less than 1/2 inch wide; margins toothed to entire; tips somewhat pointed; upper leaves reduced.
- Inflorescence
- Racemes, terminal, elongating at maturity.
- Flower
- Showy, 4-parted; sepals erect, about 2/5 inch long; petals 1/2 to 1 inch long, nearly as broad, on stout stalks, yellow to yellowish orange; stamens 6, 2 short, 4 long.
- Fruit
- Pods, linear, 3 to 5 inches long, less than 1/10 inch wide, 4-angled, widely spreading, densely pubescent; seeds numerous, small, oblong, brown.
Ecology
- Habitat
- Dry open prairies, pastures, and sand hills.
- Distribution
- West 3/4 of Kansas.
Quick Facts
- Plant Type
- Wildflower
- Family
- Brassicaceae - Mustard Family
- Life Span
- Biennial
- Height
- 1-3 feet
- Last Updated
- 2007-10-12
Color Groups
Yellow Wildflowers
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Blooms: May, June