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Streptanthus cordatus  Nutt.  var. piutensis  J. T. Howell
Heartleaf twistflower,   Piute mtns. jewel flower
Streptanthus cordatus var. piutensis is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
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(58 records)
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Streptanthus cordatus
Genus: Streptanthus
Family: Brassicaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Closed-cone Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Information about  Streptanthus cordatus var. piutensis from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (STCOP)

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[fs.usda.gov] Rarity, Habitat: Streptanthus cordatus var. piutensis, heartleaf twistflower, Piute Mountains jewelflower Endemic to California, this jewelflower is known from approximately ten occurrences in Kern County. This plant prefers rocky openings on red clay soil. Surrounding vegetation may be chaparral, juniper/cypress woodland, pinyon, or canyon live oak. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/01/2023).