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Streptanthus (Streptanthus)
There are about 35 known species within the genus streptanthus, distributed mostly throughout western North America. 
Lifespan
Annual
Key Facts About Streptanthus
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Distribution of Streptanthus
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Distribution Map of Streptanthus
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Streptanthus
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Streptanthus requires moderate care, thriving in well-drained soils with adequate sunlight. Basic Care Needs include partial to full sun exposure, regular but not excessive watering to maintain moist soil without waterlogging, and mild to warm temperatures. Common Challenges are aphid infestations and fungal diseases, often due to overwatering or high humidity. Seasonal Considerations involve reducing watering in winter and possibly providing extra light in darker months. Streptanthus may need protection from extreme cold or intense summer heat.
How to Water Streptanthus?
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8 most common species：
Mountain jewel flower
mountain jewel flower is a delicate flower noted for its heart-shaped leaves and urn-shaped blooms. It is sometimes mistaken for the Heartleaf Jewel Flower which actually grows in a different region. This short-lived alpine perennial is a food source for the Sara Orangetip butterfly.
Smooth jewelflower
Streptanthus hyacinthoides is an annual herb, growing as high as 1.2 m. The sessile or nearly sessile leaves are linear to lanceolate. The leaves are typically cauline and measure 15 cm long to 7 cm wide. The actinomorphic flowers are clustered in crowded racemes. The flowers are 2.5 cm wide with 1.3 cm long pedicels.
Heartleaf twistflower
Heartleaf twistflower is a distinctive flowering plant known for its wiry, upright stems and heart-shaped leaves. The blooms often exhibit a unique coloration that sets them apart from their surroundings. Adaptable to rocky and nutrient-poor soils, heartleaf twistflower has evolved to thrive in harsh environments, with a compact growth form that minimizes water loss and maximizes survival.
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower is a distinctive plant with a robust, fleshy stem and broad leaves that often exhibit a purplish hue. Its most striking feature is the complex, ornate flowers that carry a muted mix of colors, reminiscent of a frog's mottled skin. This unique coloration serves as camouflage within its native rocky habitats, helping it to blend in with the stony surroundings and thrive in its niche environment.
Howell's jewelflower
Howell's jewelflower is characterized by its slender, erect stems and narrow leaves that often bear a bluish or glaucous hue. Its distinct inflorescences comprise small, purple-hued flowers with a unique, inflated appearance. Thriving in rocky outcrops and well-drained soils, howell's jewelflower's morphology is well-suited for survival in its harsh, native habitats. This rare plant's unusual features make it a subject of interest for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.
Bracted jewelflower
Bracted jewelflower is a captivating flowering species displaying pronounced purple-veined, greenish-yellow bracts that cradle small, often inconspicuous flowers. Thriving on rocky outcrops in select Californian habitats, bracted jewelflower utilizes its elongated, waxy leaves to minimize water loss, a vital adaptation in its arid, sun-soaked surroundings. Stalks rise erect, adding to its slender, statuesque presence in the wild.
Laguna mountains jewelflower
Laguna mountains jewelflower is a rare, herbaceous perennial characterized by its slender, erect stems and glaucous leaves. Its distinct purple to pinkish flowers, which bloom in spring to early summer, are marked by a conical shape formed of elongate petals that attract specific pollinators. Thriving in rocky, serpentine soils, laguna mountains jewelflower's specialized habitat preferences enable it to avoid competition, manifesting its resilience in harsh environments.
Socrates mine jewelflower
Socrates mine jewelflower is a wildflower with an upright habit, frequently displaying purple-tinged, greenish yellow petals. Its narrow, lanceolate leaves enhance the slender appearance of the stems. Thriving in rocky soils, often in chaparral and woodland regions, socrates mine jewelflower's robust root system helps it survive in these arid, nutrient-poor conditions. The plant's blossom time is a spectacle, with distinctive inflated pouches that attract pollinators.
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Mountain jewel flower
Mountain jewel flower
mountain jewel flower is a delicate flower noted for its heart-shaped leaves and urn-shaped blooms. It is sometimes mistaken for the Heartleaf Jewel Flower which actually grows in a different region. This short-lived alpine perennial is a food source for the Sara Orangetip butterfly.
Smooth jewelflower
Smooth jewelflower
Streptanthus hyacinthoides is an annual herb, growing as high as 1.2 m. The sessile or nearly sessile leaves are linear to lanceolate. The leaves are typically cauline and measure 15 cm long to 7 cm wide. The actinomorphic flowers are clustered in crowded racemes. The flowers are 2.5 cm wide with 1.3 cm long pedicels.
Heartleaf twistflower
Heartleaf twistflower
Heartleaf twistflower is a distinctive flowering plant known for its wiry, upright stems and heart-shaped leaves. The blooms often exhibit a unique coloration that sets them apart from their surroundings. Adaptable to rocky and nutrient-poor soils, heartleaf twistflower has evolved to thrive in harsh environments, with a compact growth form that minimizes water loss and maximizes survival.
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower is a distinctive plant with a robust, fleshy stem and broad leaves that often exhibit a purplish hue. Its most striking feature is the complex, ornate flowers that carry a muted mix of colors, reminiscent of a frog's mottled skin. This unique coloration serves as camouflage within its native rocky habitats, helping it to blend in with the stony surroundings and thrive in its niche environment.
Howell's jewelflower
Howell's jewelflower
Howell's jewelflower is characterized by its slender, erect stems and narrow leaves that often bear a bluish or glaucous hue. Its distinct inflorescences comprise small, purple-hued flowers with a unique, inflated appearance. Thriving in rocky outcrops and well-drained soils, howell's jewelflower's morphology is well-suited for survival in its harsh, native habitats. This rare plant's unusual features make it a subject of interest for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.
Bracted jewelflower
Bracted jewelflower
Bracted jewelflower is a captivating flowering species displaying pronounced purple-veined, greenish-yellow bracts that cradle small, often inconspicuous flowers. Thriving on rocky outcrops in select Californian habitats, bracted jewelflower utilizes its elongated, waxy leaves to minimize water loss, a vital adaptation in its arid, sun-soaked surroundings. Stalks rise erect, adding to its slender, statuesque presence in the wild.
Laguna mountains jewelflower
Laguna mountains jewelflower
Laguna mountains jewelflower is a rare, herbaceous perennial characterized by its slender, erect stems and glaucous leaves. Its distinct purple to pinkish flowers, which bloom in spring to early summer, are marked by a conical shape formed of elongate petals that attract specific pollinators. Thriving in rocky, serpentine soils, laguna mountains jewelflower's specialized habitat preferences enable it to avoid competition, manifesting its resilience in harsh environments.
Socrates mine jewelflower
Socrates mine jewelflower
Socrates mine jewelflower is a wildflower with an upright habit, frequently displaying purple-tinged, greenish yellow petals. Its narrow, lanceolate leaves enhance the slender appearance of the stems. Thriving in rocky soils, often in chaparral and woodland regions, socrates mine jewelflower's robust root system helps it survive in these arid, nutrient-poor conditions. The plant's blossom time is a spectacle, with distinctive inflated pouches that attract pollinators.
Secund jewelflower
Secund jewelflower
Secund jewelflower is a captivating wildflower with clusters of striking purple to pink flowers that have a unique, inflated appearance. Native to rocky, chapparal hillsides of California, it exhibits an adaptive resilience, its waxy leaves and towering stalks reaching up to three feet tall, optimizing sunlight capture. Remarkably, secund jewelflower's glaucous foliage and glandular hairs may deter herbivores and minimize water loss, exemplifying its survival in arid conditions.
Mt. hamilton jewelflower
Mt. hamilton jewelflower
Mt. hamilton jewelflower is a rare and captivating wildflower, typically found clinging to serpentine soils in its native California habitats. Its slender stems and gray-green leaves support striking clusters of deep-purple to almost black flowers, each with a unique inflated pouch. The plant's survival in harsh, mineral-rich environments showcases a remarkable adaptation, with its vibrant blooms attracting pollinators amidst the sparse vegetation.
Southern jewelflower
Southern jewelflower
Southern jewelflower is a perennial herb that thrives in open grasslands. It is distinguished by its narrow, elongated leaves and clusters of small, purple flowers. The plant's ability to adapt to rocky, nutrient-poor soils is reflected in its tough stem and minimal water requirements, showcasing a resilience that speaks to the harsh conditions of its native habitat.
Serpentine jewelflower
Serpentine jewelflower
Serpentine jewelflower is a wildflower with a flair for rocky, harsh terrains, often forming a striking contrast with its surroundings. Its elongated, slender stems and waxy, blue-green leaves are a testament to its resilience, while the vivid purple flowers exhibit a remarkable hood-like structure, enticing pollinators and giving it an unmistakable presence amid the sparse vegetation of its native habitat.
Brazos rockcress
Brazos rockcress
Brazos rockcress exhibits a striking rosette of bluish-green leaves with elongated petals, often with purple veining characteristic of the Brassicaceae family. This hardy perennial thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, its deep root system allows survival in arid environments. Its distinctive, narrow seedpods protrude angularly from the stem, aiding in seed dispersal by catching on the fur of passing animals.
Variableleaf jewelflower
Variableleaf jewelflower
Variableleaf jewelflower is characterized by its varied leaf shapes, from which its name derives. It flourishes in rocky, barren soils, where its deep taproot can anchor and draw nutrients. This hardy perennial displays a striking vertical growth and bursts of small, yet attention-grabbing, purplish flowers that provide a sharp contrast against its green to glaucous foliage. Adapted to survive in challenging terrains, variableleaf jewelflower demonstrates nature’s resilience.
Bearded jewelflower
Bearded jewelflower
Bearded jewelflower is a captivating flowering plant with slender stems and intricate, curly whisker-like appendages on its flowers, giving it a unique, bearded appearance. These ornate structures aid in attracting pollinators, crucial for its survival in the wild habitats it thrives in. The plant's vibrant blossoms stand out in stark contrast to the often rocky, challenging environments where it is typically found.
Mt. diablo jewelflower
Mt. diablo jewelflower
Streptanthus hispidus is a bristly annual herb growing up to 30 centimeters tall. Flowers occur in a raceme, the uppermost ones often sterile and different in form. The bristly bell-shaped calyx of sepals is greenish brown in the fertile flowers and purple in the sterile.
Brewer's jewelflower
Brewer's jewelflower
Brewer's jewelflower is a charming annual herb endemic to California's serpentine soils, thriving in this harsh, nutrient-poor environment. Its slender stems are topped with clusters of small, purple-tinged flowers, which contrast beautifully with the waxy, blue-green leaves. The striking floral display and unique foliage make brewer's jewelflower a noteworthy species, adapted to survive in its specialized niche.
Tehipite valley jewelflower
Tehipite valley jewelflower
Tehipite valley jewelflower is notable for its window-pane leaves, a rare adaptation allowing sunlight to filter through translucent tissue, aiding photosynthesis in low-light habitats. It features clusters of purple-tinged, greenish flowers that contrast with the grayish-green foliage. Its slender stature and ability to thrive in rocky environments highlight tehipite valley jewelflower's resilience and specialized survival strategies.
Lyreleaf jewelflower
Lyreleaf jewelflower
Lyreleaf jewelflower is a striking wildflower recognized by its clusters of purple-veined chartreuse blooms. Often found in rocky, serpentine soils, its unique curved petals and keeled fruit pods reflect an adaptation to such harsh conditions. This plant's slender silhouette, accented by thin, blue-green leaves, rises elegantly above its challenging habitat.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Streptanthus
Streptanthus
There are about 35 known species within the genus streptanthus, distributed mostly throughout western North America.
Lifespan
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Attributes of Streptanthus
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Streptanthus
Distribution of Streptanthus
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Distribution Map of Streptanthus
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Streptanthus
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Streptanthus requires moderate care, thriving in well-drained soils with adequate sunlight. Basic Care Needs include partial to full sun exposure, regular but not excessive watering to maintain moist soil without waterlogging, and mild to warm temperatures. Common Challenges are aphid infestations and fungal diseases, often due to overwatering or high humidity. Seasonal Considerations involve reducing watering in winter and possibly providing extra light in darker months. Streptanthus may need protection from extreme cold or intense summer heat.
How to Water Streptanthus?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Streptanthus?
How to Propagate Streptanthus?
How to Plant Streptanthus?
Exploring the Streptanthus Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Mountain jewel flower
mountain jewel flower is a delicate flower noted for its heart-shaped leaves and urn-shaped blooms. It is sometimes mistaken for the Heartleaf Jewel Flower which actually grows in a different region. This short-lived alpine perennial is a food source for the Sara Orangetip butterfly.
Smooth jewelflower
Streptanthus hyacinthoides is an annual herb, growing as high as 1.2 m. The sessile or nearly sessile leaves are linear to lanceolate. The leaves are typically cauline and measure 15 cm long to 7 cm wide. The actinomorphic flowers are clustered in crowded racemes. The flowers are 2.5 cm wide with 1.3 cm long pedicels.
Heartleaf twistflower
Heartleaf twistflower is a distinctive flowering plant known for its wiry, upright stems and heart-shaped leaves. The blooms often exhibit a unique coloration that sets them apart from their surroundings. Adaptable to rocky and nutrient-poor soils, heartleaf twistflower has evolved to thrive in harsh environments, with a compact growth form that minimizes water loss and maximizes survival.
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower is a distinctive plant with a robust, fleshy stem and broad leaves that often exhibit a purplish hue. Its most striking feature is the complex, ornate flowers that carry a muted mix of colors, reminiscent of a frog's mottled skin. This unique coloration serves as camouflage within its native rocky habitats, helping it to blend in with the stony surroundings and thrive in its niche environment.
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All Species of Streptanthus
Mountain jewel flower
Smooth jewelflower
Heartleaf twistflower
Mt. tamalpais jewelflower
Howell's jewelflower
Bracted jewelflower
Laguna mountains jewelflower
Socrates mine jewelflower
Secund jewelflower
Mt. hamilton jewelflower
Southern jewelflower
Serpentine jewelflower
Brazos rockcress
Variableleaf jewelflower
Bearded jewelflower
Mt. diablo jewelflower
Brewer's jewelflower
Tehipite valley jewelflower
Lyreleaf jewelflower
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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