Arizona Jewel Flower

• Scientific Name: Streptanthus Carinatus Subsp.Arizonicus
• Common Name: Arizona Jewel Flower
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, A. Salywon, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 11. Eudicots: Brassicaceae and Burseraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-6, 1-48
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/06PhytoN-SWArizPt11.pdf#page=36
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: White or whitish to yellow
• Flowering Period: Jan. to Apr.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Brassicaceae (mustard family)