Caulanthus major var. nevadensis
slender jewelflower
Photo: parent species Caulanthus major · (c) nebrooks, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Brassicaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Caulanthus major var. nevadensis (slender jewelflower) is a California plant in the Brassicaceae family, recognized by Only Caulanthus in SnGb/SnBr and e DMtns (Providence/New York mtns); range does not separate it from sibling varieties.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Only Caulanthus in SnGb/SnBr and e DMtns (Providence/New York mtns); range does not separate it from sibling varieties
Bloom period
Caulanthus major var. nevadensis blooms Jun-Sep.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Streptanthus: Seed pods are cylindrical and round versus flattened blade-like pods in Streptanthus.; vs Sisymbrium: Petals are distinctively crinkled and papery versus smooth petals in Sisymbrium.; vs Hirschfeldia: Young pods reflex sharply downward versus pointing upward or outward.; vs Boechera: Pods reflex downward and contain wingless seeds versus erect pods with winged seeds.; vs Brassica: Young seed pods bend sharply downward versus pointing upward in Brassica.
Frequently asked questions
When does Caulanthus major var. nevadensis bloom?
Caulanthus major var. nevadensis blooms Jun-Sep.
What plant family does Caulanthus major var. nevadensis belong to?
Caulanthus major var. nevadensis is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Caulanthus.
Is Caulanthus major var. nevadensis rare or endangered?
Caulanthus major var. nevadensis carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3?.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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