Noccaea montana, May 13, 2020
Common & scientific name
Wild candytuft, Noccaea montana
Family
Mustard, Brassicaceae
Location
Along the Roaring Fork River between the winter gate & Weller, elevation 8,600’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This ubiquitous flower is one of our earliest bloomers. It can be found from the valley floor in Glenwood Springs in April to the highest peaks on the Pass in July. Like all mustards, it is edible, but less bitter than most.