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Menzies' tansymustard

Scientific Name: Descurainia pinnata ssp. menziesii

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Biennial

Other Names:

       

Descurainia pinnata subsp. menziesii: Menzies' Tansymustard

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is listed as "No" regarding safety for dogs.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is listed as "No" regarding safety for children.

Common Names

  • Menzies' Tansymustard
  • Western Tansymustard
  • Menzies' Western Tansy Mustard
  • Nelson's Tansymustard
  • Payson's Tansymustard
  • Sierran Tansymustard

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Descurainia pinnata (Walter) Britton subsp. menziesii (DC.) Detling
  • Family: Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Cardamine menziesii DC.
    • Descurainia obtusa subsp. menziesii (DC.) Detling (not accepted)

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual, Biennial

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the United States, including Arizona and California.
  • Found in locations such as Antarctica, Canada,

Quirky Facts

  • The subspecies name "menziesii" honors Archibald Menzies (1754-1842).
  • Historically, Native Americans gathered the tiny, red seeds.