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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms