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| Scientific Name | Descurainia pinnata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DEPI |
| Common Name | Tansy Mustard, Western Tansymustard | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22826 |
| Family | Brassicaceae (Mustard) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Widespread throughout US. Sandy, calcareous soils in disturbed areas, roadsides, fence lines. Plant: Upright annual, 1 to 2-1/2 ft tall, usually branched upper. Leaves: Basal leaves petiolate, withering before flowering; stem leaves alternate, sessile or short-petiolate; blades 1/2 to 4-inches long, once or twice pinnate, with 4-9 pairs of linear to ovate lateral lobes; surfaces hairy. Inflorescence: Many small yellow blossoms in elongated, open racemes, each about 3/16-inch across with 4 petals subtended by 4 sepals. Bloom Period: February to June, Fruit: Gently-curved siliques 1/2 to 1-inch long on 1-inch long pedicels. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
