Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bellii
ID:
1240772

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Mulligan

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 44: 1662 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240110



Common Names

  • Physaria bellii
  • Fendler's Bladderpod
  • Bell's Twinpod


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Description

Physaria bellii (also called Bell's Twinpod, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Physaria bellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physaria bellii has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physaria bellii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Physaria bellii

Physaria bellii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

Physaria bellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physaria bellii?

Physaria bellii

What is the common name of Physaria bellii?

Bell's twinpod

Where is Physaria bellii found?

Physaria bellii is found in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Physaria genus

Physaria didymocarpa, Physaria mendocina, Physaria vigana, Physaria neeseae, Physaria okanensis, Physaria densifolia, Physaria integrifola, Physaria acutifolia, Physaria alpestris, Physaria geyeri, Physaria oregona, Physaria chambersii, Physaria brassicoides, Physaria saximontana, Physaria dornii, Physaria obcordata, Physaria alpina, Physaria eburniflora, Physaria lepidota, Physaria newberryi, Physaria floribunda, Physaria vitulifera, Physaria condensata, Physaria bellii, Physaria rollinsii, Physaria cordiformis, Physaria montana, Physaria grahamii, Physaria angustifolia, Physaria arenosa, Physaria argentea, Physaria argyraea, Physaria arizonica, Physaria aurea, Physaria berlandieri, Physaria calcicola, Physaria calderi, Physaria carinata, Physaria cinerea, Physaria congesta, Physaria densiflora, Physaria douglasii, Physaria engelmannii, Physaria fendleri, Physaria filiformis, Physaria fremontii, Physaria garrettii, Physaria globosa, Physaria gooddingii, Physaria gordonii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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