Noccaea fendleri, May 16, 2023
Common & scientific name
Wild candytuft, Noccaea fendleri
Family
Mustard, Brassicaceae
Location
Difficult, 8,100’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This ubiquitous flower is one of our earliest bloomers. It can be found from the valley floor in Glenwood Springs in early April to the highest peaks on the Pass in July. Like all mustards, it is edible, but less bitter than most—hence the common name!
With siliques, June 6, 2023