Species of flowering plant
Draba lemmonii is a perennial plant in the family Brassicaceae found in the high elevation United States Sierra Nevada range, commonly known as Lemmon's draba.[1]
Growth pattern
It is a hairy mat forming perennial growing to 6 inches (15 cm).[1]
Habitat and range
It grows in crevices, talus, and rocky meadows of the subalpine forest and alpine zone of the United States Sierra Nevada range.[1]
Leaves and stems
Basal leaves are obovate, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm), and hairy on both sides.[1]
Inflorescence and fruit
The flower stalk has up to 30 small, yellow, 4 petalled flowers on top in July of August.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Sierra Nevada Wildflowers, 2nd Ed., 2013, p. 123
