Anelsonia eurycarpa (A.Gray) J.F.Macbr. & Payson

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Etymology

The specific epithet "eurycarpa (yoor-ee-KAR-puh)" means "broad fruit" and refers to the size and shape of the fruits.

Origin

Anelsonia eurycarpa is native to the western United States.

Description

Anelsonia eurycarpa is a perennial plant with many-branched caudex and short, slender stems terminating in rosettes of fleshy, velvety leaves. The stems are covered by persistent petiolar remains. The leaves are finger-like and can grow up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) long.

The tiny flowers are white to purplish, densely packed in a short inflorescence, and appear from late spring to summer. The distinctive fruits are papery to leathery, white, and often with areas of purple or brown. They are elliptic, measuring up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) long, and contain several brown seeds.

Anelsonia eurycarpa is a single species in the monotypic genus Anelsonia that belongs to the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as the Mustard Family. It is similar to Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides.

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