Boechera fendleri, in fruit, July 13, 2022
Common & scientific name
Fendler’s rockcress, Boechera fendleri
Family
Mustard, Brassicaceae
Location
Roadside, 9,800’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
As I’ve stated before, the Boechera genus is notoriously difficult to narrow down to species. This rockcress commonly seen on the lower part of the Pass can be identified by its tall stature (60cm), long, drooping, double-seeded siliques, and the hairs on the lowest part of its stem and basal leaves.