Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by S. O’Kane Capparaceae (Caper Family) Look Alikes: C. serrulata is more robust, with wider leaflets (5-10 mm), larger flowers with stamens exceeding the petals, and larger fruit. Flowering/Fruiting Period: June-August. Habitat: Saline or alkaline soils; around ponds, meadows, or old lake beds. Often grows in bands just above rushes and extending into greasewood and saltgrass. Elev. 7500-8000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by S. Martin Distribution: Mexico, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado (Alamosa, Costilla, Rio Grande and Saguache Cos.). References: Fertig 1993; Graff 1992; Iltis 1958. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992