Berlandier Bladderpod

Lesquerella lasiocarpa (Gray) S. Wats. var. berlandieri (Gray) Payson

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Family : Brassicaceae

Longevity : Annual

Origin : Native

Season : Cool

Berlandier Bladderpod is found growing in sandy or gravelly soils of the South Texas Plains. It tends to lay partially on the ground and can reach a length of 1 1/2 feet. The basal leaves are between 1 and 4 inches in length, while the upper leaves are from 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long. Each leaf has a heavily toothed margin. The stem and leaves are covered with small branching hairs. The pale-yellow flower blooms from March through April and is often purplish in color when dry. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are eaten white-tailed deer. The seeds are occasionally eaten by quail.

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Family :	Brassicaceae
Longevity :	Annual
Origin :	Native
Season :	Cool

Berlandier Bladderpod is found growing in sandy or gravelly soils of the South Texas Plains. It tends to lay partially on the ground and can reach a length of 1 1/2 feet. The basal leaves are between 1 and 4 inches in length, while the upper leaves are from 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long. Each leaf has a heavily toothed margin. The stem and leaves are covered with small branching hairs. The pale-yellow flower blooms from March through April and is often purplish in color when dry. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are eaten white-tailed deer. The seeds are occasionally eaten by quail.