Twistflower (2)
Heartleaf Twistflower Family:
Mustard (Brassicaceae) Grows to 12". The flowers have purple buds which open to a pale yellow to purplish flower with four twisted petals. The seed pods are long, narrow and point upwards. |
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Heart-shaped, blue-green, waxy leaves clasp the lower stem. Basal leaves are spatula-shaped and toothed. Flora of North America reference. |
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Little Twistflower Family:
Mustard (Brassicaceae) Grows to 24" high. The purple flower buds open to a tiny, yellowish urn-shaped flower which produce a long, drooping seedpod. |
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Leaves are long, narrow and bluish-green. Basal leaves may have wavy, toothed edges. Flora of North America reference. |