Cliffdweller facts for kids
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Caulostramina
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C. jaegeri
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Caulostramina jaegeri, also known as the cliffdweller, is a unique plant. It belongs to a plant group called Caulostramina, which only has this one species. This plant is part of the Brassicaceae family, which includes plants like cabbage and broccoli.
About the Cliffdweller Plant
The cliffdweller is a very rare plant. It is found only in a specific area of Inyo County, California. This means it is endemic to that region. You can find it growing in the White Mountains and the Inyo Mountains.
Where Does It Live?
This special plant loves to grow on rocky mountainsides. It often sprouts right out of cliffs! This is why it's called the "cliffdweller." Its ability to grow in such tough places makes it a very hardy plant.
What Does It Look Like?
Caulostramina jaegeri is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It has a woody stem and green leaves that are smooth, without any hairs.
The cliffdweller produces beautiful flowers. These flowers can be white or a pale purple color. Their petals are shaped like spoons and often have purple streaks on them. After the flowers, the plant grows cylindrical fruits. These fruits hold the seeds for new plants.
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