Thysanocarpus curvipes subsp. elegans

The largest-fruited Thysanocarpus, with pubescent stems and usually perforate-winged fruit, found in the U.S. from southwestern California and up the lower mountains on each side of the Central Valley.

Immature fruit near Elk Creek, eastern foothills of the North Coast Ranges, Glenn County, California, 1 Apr 2009.

Closer view of fruit near Elk Creek, 1 Apr 2009.

Flowers near Elk Creek, 1 Apr 2009.

A cauline leaf near Elk Creek, 1 Apr 2009.

Plant habit near Elk Creek, 1 Apr 2009.

Flowers on the crest of the Santa Lucia Mountains, southern Coast Ranges, Monterey County, California, 10 Apr 2009.

Fruit on the crest of the Santa Lucia Mountains, 10 Apr 2009.

Lower stem & leaves, Santa Lucia Mountains, 10 Apr 2009.