Penland's eutrema
Eutrema penlandii Rollins
Eutrema penlandii, known as Penland's eutrema, is a rare flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. Endemic to Colorado, it is found in a narrow 40-kilometer stretch of mountain habitat. The species is listed as threatened in the United States due to threats from mining and environmental changes in the area.
Description
Eutrema penlandii, also called Mosquito Range mustard and Penland's alpine fen mustard, is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is native exclusively to Colorado, where it occurs in a limited, unique alpine habitat. The species faces significant threats from mining activities and related environmental disturbances in the Continental Divide region of central Colorado. Federally listed as threatened in 1993, Eutrema penlandii remains at risk due to the fragility of its habitat and ongoing human impacts.
Other common names
Penland's eutrema
