Alyssum desertorum

Desert Madwort

Shamrock Regional Park
18-may-02

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Desertorum Characteristics
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densely stellate-hairy

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glabrous shining pods

 
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Alyssum Characteristics
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pods compressed parallel to central partition

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pods almost circular, with flat margins

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2 seeds inside each locule

 
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Cruciferae Characteristics
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plants do not contain milky juice

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leaves alternate, without stipules or glands

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calyx and corolla regular

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4 petals, 4 sepals

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superior ovary