Lepidium fremontii
Desert Pepperweed; Bush Pepperwort;
Fremont's Peppergrass; Desert Alyssum
A member of the Brassicaceae, the Mustard Family
Inflorescences.
Along trail to Mitchell Caverns, Mitchell Caverns State Preserve, at elevation ca. 4400 feet.
4 May 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Inflorescences with flowers and developing fruit.
Same plant as in prior image.
4 May 2008.
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Inflorescence detail.
Same plant as in prior image.
4 May 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habit and habitat; tape measure is extended about 13 inches.
Same plant as in prior image.
4 May 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habit and habitat; tape measure is extended about 14 inches.
Along Ivanpah Road, ca. 2 miles northwest of Ivanpah at ca. 3200 feet elevation.
6 April 2008.
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Flowering branches with tape measure for scale.
Same plant as in prior image.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Flowering branches and leaves in detail.
Same plant as in prior image.
6 April 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habitat.
In wash west of Kelbaker Road near junction with Interstate 40, at elevation ca. 3000 feet.
23 March 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Inflorescence detail.
Same plant as in prior image.
23 March 2008.
Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.
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