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Oxystylis lutea
Oxystylis lutea Torr. & Frém.
Spiny Caper
Capparaceae (Caper Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: OXLU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CA , NVWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Oxystylis lutea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oxystylis lutea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oxystylis lutea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-15Research By: CBR