Family: Brassicaceae
Author: (A.Gray) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Bibliography: Novon 12: 323 (2002)
Year: 2002
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Physaria
Vegetable: False
Observations: Arizona to Kansas and N. Mexico (to Nayarit)
Description
Fendler’s bladderpod, scientifically known as Physaria fendleri, is a captivating species belonging to the Brassicaceae family. This botanical wonder was formally documented in Novon, a renowned botanical journal, in the year 2002 through the scholarly work of O’Kane and Al-Shehbaz. Originally described by Asa Gray, it should be noted that this species has undergone taxonomic revisions leading to its current classification.
This plant is indigenous to the diverse landscapes stretching from Arizona to Kansas and extends into Northern Mexico, reaching as far south as the state of Nayarit. Physaria fendleri is particularly adapted to the arid and semi-arid regions within this vast geographical range, thriving in those harsh and variable environments. Its resilience and adaptability make it a subject of interest for botanical studies, particularly in relation to the ecology of desert flora.
The vivid common name, Fendler’s bladderpod, is derived from its distinctive bladder-like seed pods. These unique seed pods not only serve as a key identifying feature but also play a crucial role in the plant’s reproductive strategy, aiding in seed dispersal and survival in its native habitats.
Whether for academic inquiry or casual exploration, Physaria fendleri presents a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of plant life that populates the North American landscape.
Common Names
Eng: fendler’s bladderpod
En: Fendler’s bladderpod
Synonyms
- Lesquerella stenophylla ((A.Gray) Rydb.)
- Lesquerella fendleri (S.Watson)
- Vesicaria fendleri (A.Gray)
- Vesicaria stenophylla var. procera (A.Gray)
- Vesicaria stenophylla (A.Gray)
- Vesicaria stenophylla var. humilis (A.Gray)
- Lesquerella foliacea (Greene)
- Alyssum stenophyllum (Kuntze)
- Vesicaria stenophylla var. diffusa (A.Gray)
- Lesquerella praecox (Wooton & Standl.)
- Alyssum fendleri ((A.Gray) Kuntze)
Distribution
- Arizona (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Texas (native)
- Utah (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken May 27, 2019 by Chloe (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 6, 2014 by EOL − Richard Reynolds (cc-by-nc)
Taken Mar 6, 2016 by EOL − Bill Lupardus (cc-by-nc)
Taken Mar 23, 2015 by EOL − Richard Spellenberg (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by EOL − Wynn Anderson (cc-by-nc-sa)
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Habit
Taken Aug 9, 2015 by EOL − Wynn Anderson (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 11, 2014 by EOL − Wynn Anderson (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Aug 9, 2015 by EOL − Wynn Anderson (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken May 12, 2010 by EOL − Barry Breckling (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Sep 4, 2015 by EOL − Wynn Anderson (cc-by-nc-sa)
Fruit
Taken Aug 15, 2015 by EOL − Wynn Anderson (cc-by-nc-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3049236)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1188496-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Physaria fendleri (A. Gray) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz)