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        Species - Western Tansymustard - Descurainia pinnata var. brachycarpa

Western Tansymustard - Descurainia pinnata var. brachycarpa

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Native Species

Global Rank: G5T5
State Rank: SNR
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General Description

See species description.

Diagnostic Characteristics

Lesica (2012) separates this variety from others based on its glandular stems.

Range Comments

Widespread across most of North America (Kartesz 2009).

Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database

Number of Observations: 58

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References

Literature Cited AboveLegend: View Online Publication
- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
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- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
- Mackie, R.J. 1965. Range ecology and relationships of mule deer, elk, and cattle in the Missouri River breaks. Ph.D Dissertation. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 229 p.
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Citation for data on this website:
Western Tansymustard — Descurainia pinnata var. brachycarpa. Montana Field Guide. Montana Natural Heritage Program. Retrieved on April 19, 2024, from https://FieldGuide.mt.gov/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=PDBRA0X031