Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 325. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266261
Common Names
- Lindheimer's Bladderpod
- Lindheimer's Twinpod
- Lindheimer's Physaria
Description
Physaria lindheimeri (also called Lindheimer's Bladderpod, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky areas, often near the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Physaria lindheimeri is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physaria lindheimeri is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physaria lindheimeri is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall.
Where to Find Physaria lindheimeri
Physaria lindheimeri can be found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada.
Physaria lindheimeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physaria lindheimeri?
Physaria lindheimeri
What is the common name of Physaria lindheimeri?
Lindheimer's bladderpod
What is the natural habitat of Physaria lindheimeri?
Dry, rocky slopes and limestone outcrops in the Edwards Plateau of Texas
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,