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Palmer's spectaclepod
Scientific Name: Dimorphocarpa candicans
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Other Names:
Palmer's Spectaclepod
Palmer's Spectaclepod, scientifically known as Dimorphocarpa candicans, is a plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family.
Common Names
- Palmer's Spectaclepod
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dimorphocarpa candicans (Raf.) Rollins
- Family: Brassicaceae (also referred to as Cruciferae in older texts)
- Genus: Dimorphocarpa Rollins
- Synonyms:
- Dimorphocarpa palmeri (Payson) Rollins
- Dimorphocarpa wislizenii (also a synonym for Dithyrea wislizenii)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
Palmer's Spectaclepod is found ranging from the Pecos River northward into the Panhandle and Rolling Plains.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as an erect, "wandy" annual or perennial forb/herb.
- Forb/herb are non-woody plants that are not grasses.
Ecology
- In at least one instance it is mentioned that Palmer's Spectaclepod is found in a system frequently invaded by Juniper.
Related Species
- Dimorphocarpa wislizeni (also known as Spectacle Pod or Tistplant), with showy fragrant white flowers.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides
- USDA Plant Database
- portail-jardin.com