Mountain Penny Cress

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Thlaspi montanum ssp. montanum is a native perennial herb that grows in northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-6600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Natural setting

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Colias occidentalis

Pontia occidentalis

Pontia protodice

Alternative names

Common names:

Mountain Penny Cress

Botanical names:

Thlaspi montanum ssp. montanum

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