Spring (i.e., February and March) in Sabino Canyon means plants in the Mustard family (
Brassicaceae) are blooming. Plants in this family generally have small (sometimes very tiny) four-petaled flowers. Flowers - and, of course, the subsequent fruits - are arranged in a spiral-staircase pattern around the stem. You can see this pattern well on the two examples below.
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| Photos by Ned Harris 2/16/2015 |
Lace Pod Mustard (aka Fringe Pod Mustard) (
Thysanocarpus curvipes) bears intricate fruits. Take a closer look and be amazed.
Jewel Flower (aka Silverbells) (
Streptanthus carinatus ssp
arizonicus) is blooming now. Head out and take a look!
Big thanks to Ned for taking photos whenever I point!
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