Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
saximontana
ID:
1218200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 214: 13 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217538

Common Names

  • Saximontana Physaria
  • Physaria saximontana
  • Montane Bladderpod

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Description

Physaria saximontana (also called Rocky Mountain Bladderpod, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to western North America. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Physaria saximontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Physaria saximontana sub. dentata (Rollins) O'Kane

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physaria saximontana has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physaria saximontana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Physaria saximontana

Physaria saximontana can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Species in the Physaria genus

Physaria didymocarpa, Physaria mendocina, Physaria vigana, Physaria neeseae, Physaria okanensis, Physaria densifolia, Physaria integrifola, Physaria acutifolia, Physaria alpestris, Physaria geyeri, Physaria oregona, Physaria chambersii, Physaria brassicoides, Physaria saximontana, Physaria dornii, Physaria obcordata, Physaria alpina, Physaria eburniflora, Physaria lepidota, Physaria newberryi, Physaria floribunda, Physaria vitulifera, Physaria condensata, Physaria bellii, Physaria rollinsii, Physaria cordiformis, Physaria montana, Physaria grahamii, Physaria angustifolia, Physaria arenosa, Physaria argentea, Physaria argyraea, Physaria arizonica, Physaria aurea, Physaria berlandieri, Physaria calcicola, Physaria calderi, Physaria carinata, Physaria cinerea, Physaria congesta, Physaria densiflora, Physaria douglasii, Physaria engelmannii, Physaria fendleri, Physaria filiformis, Physaria fremontii, Physaria garrettii, Physaria globosa, Physaria gooddingii, Physaria gordonii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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