SafePlants

Caulanthus simulans: Payson's Wild Cabbage

Caulanthus simulans, commonly known as Payson's wild cabbage or Payson's jewelflower, is a flowering plant belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae).

Considerations for Pets

• This plant belongs to the mustard family, and there may be some pests that eat away at them.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Caulanthus simulans Payson
• Common Names: Payson's wild cabbage, Payson's jewelflower
• Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
• Synonyms: The text refers to varieties recognized by E. B. Payson, suggesting potential past taxonomic variations.

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions Tonto Natural Bridge State Park between Payson and Pine in Arizona, suggesting a possible habitat location.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Caulanthus simulans is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• It is a perennial plant with primary growth in spring and summer and is tolerant of cold weather.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The text mentions "cabbage moth" and "cabbage family plants," indicating potential interactions with insects, especially those that commonly affect cabbage and related species.

Related Species

• Caulanthus amplexicaulis (claspingleaf wild cabbage, Santa Barbara hairy wild cabbage, chocolate drops)
• Caulanthus barnebyi Rollins &amp P. Holmgren (Black Rock Wild Cabbage)
• Caulanthus cooperi (S. Wats.) Payson (Cooper's wild cabbage)
• Caulanthus californicus (S. Watson) Payson
• Caulanthus hallii (Hall's caulanthus)
• Caulanthus lasiophyllus (California mustard, aka Guillenia lasiophylla)
• Caulanthus heterophyllus (Nutt.) Payson (San Diego wild cabbage, slender-pod jewelflower)
• Caulanthus crassicaulis (thickstem wild cabbage)
• Caulanthus sulfurous Payson

Further Information

• USDA resources are referenced (Sce: USDA).
• Discover Life is mentioned as a resource for information on Caulanthus cooperi.