Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Descurainia obtusa (Greene) O.E. Schultz
(Blunt Tansy Mustard)
Family: Brassicaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Descurainia obtusa (Greene) O.E. Schultz subsp. brevisiliqua Detling
Sophia obtusa Greene
Descurainia obtusa, as is characteristic of most Descurainias, has small yellow flowers and
highly dissected leaves. Descurainia obtusa is found almost anywhere at low to mid elevations.
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Descurainia obtusa, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., South East side of Jack's Peak, July 17, 2007
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