Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Synonyms: B. humilis ssp. ventosa, B. humilis var. humilis Look Alikes: B. glabella has white to purple tinged flowers, short thick capsules, and a leafless stem. Flowering/Fruiting Period: July/late July-August. Habitat: Calcereous soils (Leadville Limestone or Manitou Dolomite), exposed slopes, solifluction lobes, scree slopes; slightly disturbed microsites. Elev. 11,400-12,800 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia; east to Greenland, Newfoundland, and Vermont. Disjunct in central Colorado in Chaffee, Gunnison, Park, Pitkin, and Summit Cos. References: Harris 1985; O’Kane 1988; Siems and Neely 1990. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992