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Caulanthus hallii: Hall's Wild Cabbage

Caulanthus hallii, commonly known as Hall's Wild Cabbage, is an annual herb belonging to the genus Caulanthus. It is also referred to as Claspingleaf Wild Cabbage, Coulter's Jewel Flower, Coulter's Wild Cabbage, and Hall's Caulanthus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Caulanthus hallii Payson
• Family: Brassicaceae (implied through relation to wild cabbage (*Brassica oleracea*))
• Rank: Species
• Nomencl. ref.: Ann. Missi Bot. Gard. 9: 290. 1923.
• Synonyms: Clasping leaved caulanthus, Claspingleaf wild cabbage, Coulter's jewel flower, Coulter's wild cabbage Hall's caulanthus

Considerations for Pets

• While not explicitly stated as toxic, the text mentions "Wild Cabbage (Common name). General Poisoning Notes: Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., USA. 626 pp. Smith, R. H. 1980." This could indicate potential concerns that warrant further research.

Distribution and Habitat

Hall's Wild Cabbage is found in the United States, particularly in California. It is also associated with locations like "Tarlescough Hall, Burscough, Lancs." and references to "Estados Unidos, thickstem wild cabbage, Plantilla:Plantae Mundi/Lugares/California, Hall's wild cabbage, ok United&nbsp&." suggesting a distribution in arable fields.

Morphological Characteristics

• Described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• The name "claspingleaf" suggests it has clasping leaves.
• Flowers have long pale-yellow petals similar to those of wild cabbage.

Resources and Further Information

• Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Caulanthus hallii.
• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Caulanthus hallii Payson (TSN 23085)