Streptanthus cordatus
Heart Leaf Jewel Flower, Heartleaf Twistflower
Also known as: Cartiera cordata (Nutt.) Greene +3 more
- Cartiera cordata (Nutt.) Greene
- Erysimum cordatum (Nutt.) Kuntze
- Euklisia cordata (Nutt.) Rydb.
- Streptanthus cordatus subsp. cordatus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Streptanthus cordatus (commonly known as Heart-Leaf Jewel-Flower or Heartleaf Twistflower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms