Descurainia pinnata (Walter) Britton var. brachycarpa (Richardson) Fernald

Locations ofDescurainia pinnata (Walter) Britton var. brachycarpa (Richardson) Fernald in Virginia

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Family
Brassicaceae
Botanical Name
Descurainia pinnata (Walter) Britton var. brachycarpa (Richardson) Fernald
Common Name
Western Tansy Mustard
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Descurainia pinnata (Walt.) Britt. var. brachycarpa (Richards.) Fernald
Comments
Var. pinnata is a widespread, southeastern var. of this species, ranging from e. NC s. to FL and w. to TX and OK. Virginia herbarium material needs critical evaluation to determine whether this var. is present, in addition to the northeastern var. brachycarpa.
Habitat
Shale barrens, disturbed rock outcrops, and barren roadsides. Rare and scattered in the Piedmont and mountains.
Native Status
Native

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