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Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus; Metcalf Canyon Jewelflower   

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Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus
Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus
Metcalf Canyon Jewelflower
Photographer: Aaron Schusteff

ID: 0000 0000 1215 3319 (2015-12-23)

Copyright © 2015 Aaron Schusteff

 
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  • date of photo  May 10, 2015
  • location   Metcalf Canyon (Santa Clara County, California, US)
  • family Brassicaceae
  • notes   Flowers of Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus, formerly known as S. albidus ssp. albidus.

    Looks like some aphid remains (either molt casings or perhaps 'mummies' that were parasitized by a small wasp?) are lodged in the axils.

    See this BugGuide link for images of 4 different bee species seen visiting the flowers in this population.

  • photo category: Plant - annual/perennial

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLANT
  • common names   Metcalf Canyon Jewelflower (photographer)
  • Look for Jepson Manual treatments, maps (University & Jepson Herbaria)
  • View Calflora record for Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus
  • View all photos in CalPhotos of Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus
  • Check Google Images for Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus


  • The photographer's identification Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. albidus has not been reviewed. Click here to review or comment on the identification.

     
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