Draba streptocarpa, June 23, 2020
Common & scientific name
Twisted-fruit draba, Draba streptocarpa
Family
Mustard, Brassicaceae
Location
Summit, 12,100
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This Draba, one of many alpine mustards found on the Pass, will develop a diagnostic twisted silique (seed pod)—“streptocarpa” means “twisted-fruit”—which will aid in identification. Get ready for more difficult drabas!