Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Halimolobos diffusus (Gray) O.E. Schulz
(Fissurewort)

Family: Brassicaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Sisymbrium diffusum Gray

Halimolobos diffusus is a diffusely branched perennial found at middle to upper elevation, frequently in the rocks and rubble at the base of cliffs. The leaves are coarsely lobed and pubescent. The white flowers develop into round siliques.
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Halimolobos diffusus, photo Russ Kleinman & Shawn White, Black Range, entrance to Coffe Cave, Sept. 28, 2008



Halimolobos diffusus, with siliques, photo Russ Kleinman & Shawn White, Black Range, entrance to Coffe Cave, Sept. 28, 2008



Halimolobos diffusus, micro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Shawn White, Black Range, entrance to Coffe Cave, Sept. 28, 2008



Halimolobos diffusus, micro of silique, photo Russ Kleinman & Shawn White, Black Range, entrance to Coffe Cave, Sept. 28, 2008



Halimolobos diffusus, micro adaxial surface of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Shawn White, Black Range, entrance to Coffe Cave, Sept. 28, 2008


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