Erysimum Asperum (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Erysimum asperum is a biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket that grows in western North America, producing bright orange-yellow flowers in the summer.
- In some taxonomic classifications, Erysimum asperum is placed in the genus Cheiranthus, but this is not universally accepted.
- Erysimum asperum can be found growing in dry to moist prairies and open woods from Minnesota to Kansas and western North America.
- The stems of Erysimum asperum are often branched and can grow up to 60 cm tall, with clusters of small orange-yellow flowers at the top.
- Erysimum asperum is a relatively small plant, but its bright flowers make it a noticeable addition to prairie landscapes.