Slimleaf Plains-Mustard - IUCN Conservation Status: Insufficient Data
The scientific name is Schoenocrambe linearifolius
Slimleaf plains mustard is a perennial wildflower in the Brassicaceae family with a slender stem that can grow to be nearly 5 feet tall. It is found throughout New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Texas, and northern Mexico. The species’ range is centralized in the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts, as they prefer elevated desert and mountain habitats. It prefers rocky and sandy soils where its’ deep taproot helps to access water and prevent erosion.
The chukar is an upland game bird that belongs to the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is commonly known as the chukar partridge, and its scientific name is Alectoris chukar. It was introduced to Hawaii from Asia. Its native range includes: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Kurdistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. It has a slight presence on the Sinai Peninsula. The chukar is commonly found in rocky open hillsides that have grasses or scattered scrubs. It can be found at all altitudes, but it is typically found from 6,600 feet to 13,100 feet. They are only found in dry, low-humidity locations.
I came across this particular flower while on a sunrise hike in the Davis Mountains. This was right during the golden hour but I was on a shaded stretch of mountain which gave a cool almost blue tone to the photo. The delicate stem of the flower was poking out of a scramble of jagged rocks pouring into a small creek.
They can grow to be about 5 feet tall
Did you know?
- With favorable rain, the Slimleaf Plains-Mustard can grow up to 5 feet tall.
- There are many synonyms for this plant such as, Hesperidanthus linearifolius, Sisymbrium linearifolium, and Thelypodiopsis linearifolia.
- Spring, summer, and fall are all flowering seasons for the Slimleaf Plains-Mustard.
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