Mountain Jewelflower

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Streptanthus tortuosus is a biennial or short lived perennial plant in the Mustard Family (Brassicaceae) known by the common names shieldplant, shieldleaf, and mountain jewelflower. It is native to the mountains of northern and central California, its distribution extending just into Oregon and Nevada. It grows in rocky and sandy areas in forests and woodland habitat.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Natural setting

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies