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Coulter's wild cabbage
Scientific Name: Caulanthus coulteri
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Caulanthus coulteri
Also known as Coulter's wild cabbage or Coulter's jewel-flower, Caulanthus coulteri is an annual herb endemic to California.
Common Names:
- Coulter's wild cabbage
- Coulter's jewel-flower
- Claspingleaf wild cabbage
- Thickstem wild cabbage
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Caulanthus coulteri S. Watson
- Family: Mustard family (Brassicaceae)
- Synonyms:
- Caulanthus amplexicaulis
- Caulanthus crassicaulis
Distribution and Habitat:
Caulanthus coulteri is native to California and is often found in dry habitats, including the Mojave Desert.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- It is described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual herb.
- It is known to have clasping leaves.
Ecological Role:
It can withstand very harsh temperatures, even many degrees below zero, making it suitable for outdoor growth.
Related Species:
- Caulanthus amplexicaulis - claspingleaf wild cabbage, Santa Barbara jewel-flower
- Caulanthus cooperi - Cooper's wild cabbage
- Caulanthus crassicaulis - thickstem wild cabbage
Further Information:
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- University & Jepson Herbaria: Jepson Manual treatments, maps