About Boechera breweri (S.Watson) Al-Shehbaz
Growth Form
Boechera breweri is a perennial herb that grows from a woody, branching caudex. It produces hairy, upright stems that reach up to approximately 20 centimeters tall.
Basal Leaves
A basal clump of leaves grows around the caudex; these leaves are oval-shaped, up to 3 centimeters long, and covered in forked hairs.
Upper Leaves
A few smaller leaves grow higher on the plant, with bases that clasp the stem.
Flower Characteristics
Its flowers have thick pinkish-dark purple sepals, and spoon-shaped petals that range in color from pink to lighter purple.
Fruit Characteristics
The fruit is a long, thin, ascending purple silique that can grow up to 6.5 centimeters long.
Native Range
This plant is native to northern California and southern Oregon.
Habitat
It grows in rocky areas of mountains and valleys, including the northern Sierra Nevada and the Klamath Mountains.
