Noccaea montana, April 27, 2021
Common & scientific name
Wild candytuft, Noccaea montana
Family
Mustard, Brassicaceae
Location
Difficult Trail, 8,200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This ubiquitous flower is one of our earliest bloomers. It can be found from the valley floor in Glenwood Springs in early April to the highest peaks on the Pass in July. Like all mustards, it is edible, but less bitter than most.
N. montana siliques (seed pods), June 2, 2021