Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Draba mogollonica Greene
(Mogollon Whitlow-grass)

Family: Brassicaceae

Status: Endemic, USFWS Species of Concern, State of NM Species of Concern

Synonyms:
None

Draba mogollonica blooms early in the spring in upper elevation Ponderosa Pine forest. The leaves are all basal, about 2cm wide and have branching hairs. It leafless scapes bearing clusters of yellow flowers. The fruits are short and thick.
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Draba mogollonica, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Mar. 28, 2008



Draba mogollonica, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Mar. 17, 2009



Draba mogollonica, closeup of branching hairs on leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Mar. 23, 2009



Draba mogollonica, in fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 9, 2009


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