Status: Native
Synonyms:
Dithyrea griffithsi Wooton & Standley
Dithyrea wislizeni Engelmann
Dithyrea wislizeni Engelmann var. griffithsii (Wooton & Standley) Payson
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni is found at lower elevation where it can be the dominant species
for a large area, especially along roadsides. The distinct two-celled silicle which looks like
"spectacles" give the plant its common name and is the best field marker.
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Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Knight Mtn., May 9, 2007
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, March 14, 2009
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, March 14, 2009
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Engineeer Canyon, March 28, 2009
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, closeup fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Engineeer Canyon, March 28, 2009
Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, 2x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, March 16, 2010
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