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Descurainia incana
Descurainia incana (Bernh. ex Fisch. & C.A. Mey.) Dorn
Mountain Tansymustard
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DEIN5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblanceolate , Obovate , Ovate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Silique
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , ID , KS , MA , ME , MN , MT , ND , NM , NV , OR , SD , TX , UT , WA , WYCanada: NB
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | UPL | UPL | UPL | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Descurainia incana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Descurainia incana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Descurainia incana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-07-12Research By: TWC Staff