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Cooper's wild cabbage
Scientific Name: Caulanthus cooperi
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Caulanthus cooperi - Cooper's Wild Cabbage
Caulanthus cooperi is a flowering plant belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae). It is commonly known as Cooper's wild cabbage.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, not a grass, meaning it lacks woody stems. It's an annual plant.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a forb/herb, not a grass, meaning it lacks woody stems. It's an annual plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caulanthus cooperi (S. Watson) Payson
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Synonym: Thelypodium cooperi S. Watson
- Common Names: Cooper's wild cabbage, Cooper caulanthus, Cooper's jewel flower
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southwestern United States, specifically California.
- Grows at elevations between 300-2500 meters.
Ecological Role
- Native plant.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an annual forb/herb (non-woody plant that is not a grass).
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Caulanthus cooperi.