Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa
Cup Lake draba
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Family: Brassicaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.1
Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa (Cup Lake draba) is a California plant in the Brassicaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa blooms Jul-Aug(Sep).
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.1
How to tell it apart
vs Physaria: Draba has flattened pods; Physaria has inflated balloon-like pods.; vs Lepidium: Draba has flattened pods with 10+ seeds; Lepidium has flat round pods with 2 seeds per chamber.; vs Boechera: Draba pods short and broad; Boechera pods long and narrow like pencils.
Frequently asked questions
When does Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa bloom?
Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa blooms Jul-Aug(Sep).
What plant family does Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa belong to?
Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Draba.
Is Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa rare or endangered?
Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.