Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Dryopetalon runcinatum A. Gray
(Rockmustard)
Family: Brassicaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Sisymbrium umbrosum B.L. Rob.
Dryopetalon runcinatum is readily recognizable by the lobed, wavy whitish petals and the deeply cut leaves, like a dandelion. The fruits are narrowly rod-shaped (siliques). Dryopetalon runcinatum is found at lower elevation in the Gila.
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Dryopetalon runcinatum, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, March 25, 2026

Dryopetalon runcinatum, flowering raceme, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, March 25, 2026

Dryopetalon runcinatum, leaves, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, March 25, 2026

Dryopetalon runcinatum, silique, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Mule Creek, March 25, 2026
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