Smelowskia ovalis
Alpine False Candytuft, Alpine Smelowskia
Other regional names: Short Fruited Smelowskia
- Short Fruited Smelowskia
Also known as: Smelowskia ovalis subsp. congesta (Rollins) +3 more
- Smelowskia ovalis subsp. congesta (Rollins)
- Smelowskia ovalis var. congesta Rollins
- Smelowskia ovalis var. ovalis
- Smelowskia ovalis var. typica Rollins
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Smelowskia ovalis (commonly known as Alpine False Candytuft or Alpine Smelowskia) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington