Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Draba cuneifolia Nuttall ex Torrey & Gray var. cuneifolia
(Wedgeleaf
Draba, Wedgeleaf Whitlow-grass)
Family: Brassicaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Draba cuneifolia is an inconspicuous little mustard that blooms early in the spring. The
leaves are mostly basal and are wedge shaped and ciliate. The small white flowers mature a the end
of a leafless scape into short, stout silicles.
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Draba cuneifolia, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Cyn., March 16, 2010
Draba cuneifolia, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Mar. 16, 2009
Draba cuneifolia, 1x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Mar. 16, 2009
Draba cuneifolia, 1x field macro of stellate hairs, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Mar. 16, 2009
Draba cuneifolia, closeup of silicle, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Mar. 19, 2009
Draba cuneifolia, closeup of silicles, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gold Gulch Spring, April 10, 2009
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