Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1266933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 326. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266271

Common Names

  • Western Bladderpod
  • Western Twinpod
  • Western Physaria

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Description

Physaria occidentalis (also called Western Bladderpod, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky areas, often near the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Physaria occidentalis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Physaria occidentalis sub. cinerascens (Maguire & A.H.Holmgren) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Physaria occidentalis var. goodrichii (Rollins) S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physaria occidentalis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physaria occidentalis is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of established plants can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Physaria occidentalis

Physaria occidentalis can be found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada.

Species in the Physaria genus

Physaria didymocarpa, Physaria mendocina, Physaria vigana, Physaria neeseae, Physaria okanensis, Physaria densifolia, Physaria integrifola, Physaria acutifolia, Physaria alpestris, Physaria geyeri, Physaria oregona, Physaria chambersii, Physaria brassicoides, Physaria saximontana, Physaria dornii, Physaria obcordata, Physaria alpina, Physaria eburniflora, Physaria lepidota, Physaria newberryi, Physaria floribunda, Physaria vitulifera, Physaria condensata, Physaria bellii, Physaria rollinsii, Physaria cordiformis, Physaria montana, Physaria grahamii, Physaria angustifolia, Physaria arenosa, Physaria argentea, Physaria argyraea, Physaria arizonica, Physaria aurea, Physaria berlandieri, Physaria calcicola, Physaria calderi, Physaria carinata, Physaria cinerea, Physaria congesta, Physaria densiflora, Physaria douglasii, Physaria engelmannii, Physaria fendleri, Physaria filiformis, Physaria fremontii, Physaria garrettii, Physaria globosa, Physaria gooddingii, Physaria gordonii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50221346: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.