Erysimum capitatum (Western Wallflower)
Family:
Brassicaceae (Mustard)
Flowers of
Erysimum capitatum
range from deep orange-red to bright yellow. Seed pods (siliques) are held upright and parallel to the stem.
E. capitatum
is difficult to separate from
E. asperum
.
Vegetation zone:
Montane, Subalpine, Alpine
Time of bloom:
March - August
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers