Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Dimorphocarpa wislizeni (Engelmann) Rollins
(Spectacle Pod, Tourist Plant)

Family: Brassicaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Dithyrea griffithsi Wooton & Standley
Dithyrea wislizeni Engelmann
Dithyrea wislizeni Engelmann var. griffithsii (Wooton & Standley) Payson

Dimorphocarpa wislizeni is found at lower elevation where it can be the dominant species for a large area, especially along roadsides. The distinct two-celled silicle which looks like "spectacles" give the plant its common name and is the best field marker.
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Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Knight Mtn., May 9, 2007



Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, March 14, 2009



Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, March 14, 2009



Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Engineeer Canyon, March 28, 2009



Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, closeup fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Engineeer Canyon, March 28, 2009



Dimorphocarpa wislizeni, 2x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, March 16, 2010


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