Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Draba helleriana Greene
(Heller Whitlow Wort)

Family: Brassicaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
By var., see Allred

Draba helleriana is an upper elevation erect herb with yellow flowers and denticulate leaves. It has a single stem to a crowded inflorescence. The styles persist on the fruit.
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Draba helleriana, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 15, 2008



Draba helleriana, detail of inflorescence before fruit fully developed, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 15, 2008



Draba helleriana, collected specimen, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., near Willow Creek, Aug. 4, 2008



Draba helleriana, fruit with persistant styles, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., near Willow Creek, Aug. 4, 2008


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