Manyflower thelypody facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Manyflower thelypody
Scientific classification
Genus:	Thelypodium
Species:	milleflorum

Thelypodium milleflorum is a tall flowering plant. It belongs to the mustard family. People often call it the manyflower thelypody or many-flowered thelypodium.

This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it especially in the Great Basin area. It likes to grow in places with sagebrush plants and other scrubby areas.

What Does This Plant Look Like?

Thelypodium milleflorum is a type of plant called a biennial herb. This means it lives for two years. In its first year, it grows leaves close to the ground. In its second year, it grows tall stems and flowers.

Stems and Leaves

This plant can grow very tall, sometimes almost two meters high! That's taller than most people. It has many straight stems that stand up. These stems are usually smooth and don't have hairs. Sometimes, the stems can even be hollow inside. They often feel a bit waxy to the touch.

The leaves near the bottom of the plant are long and shaped like an oval or a spear. Their edges can be a bit jagged, like tiny teeth. Some of these leaves might even be split into smaller parts.

Flowers and Fruit

The plant produces many flowers in a large cluster. This cluster looks like a dense spike. Each flower is similar to other mustard plants, with white petals.

After the flowers bloom, they turn into fruits. These fruits are long, flat pods called siliques. They can grow to be about 8 to 10 centimeters long.