Physaria gracilis
Spreading Bladderpod
Also known as: Alyssum gracile (Hook.) Kuntze +3 more
- Alyssum gracile (Hook.) Kuntze
- Lesquerella gracilis (Hook.) S.Watson
- Lesquerella gracilis subsp. gracilis
- Vesicaria gracilis Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Physaria gracilis (commonly known as Spreading Bladderpod) is an annual or biennial within the Brassicaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms