White Mountains draba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids White Mountains draba |
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Draba
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monoensis
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The Draba monoensis is a special kind of flowering plant. It belongs to the mustard family. People often call it the White Mountains draba or Mono draba.
This plant is very unique because it only grows in one place. It is found only in Mono County, California. You can find it in the White Mountains, where it likes moist, rocky areas. This area has an alpine climate, which means it's high up and often cold.
About the Draba monoensis Plant
The Draba monoensis is a small plant that lives for many years. It is called a perennial herb. It grows in groups, forming small bunches of leaves.
Leaves of the Plant
The leaves of the Draba monoensis are shaped like long ovals. They can grow up to about 2 centimeters (less than an inch) long. Most of the leaf is smooth, but it has a cool fringe of long hairs along its edges.
Flowers and Fruit
This plant has a straight stem that holds its flowers. This part is called an inflorescence. It usually has 10 to 20 white flowers. Each flower has small petals, only about 1 to 2 centimeters long.
After the flowers bloom, they turn into fruit. The fruit is a small, oval-shaped pod called a silique. It's about 0.5 centimeters long. Inside this little pod, there are many tiny seeds. These seeds help the plant make new plants.
