Roughpod Bladderpod
Lesquerella lasiocarpa (Hook. ex Gray) S. Wats. var. berlandieri (Gray) Payson
Family :Brassicaceae
Longevity :Annual
Origin :Native
Season :Cool
Berlandier Bladderpod is found growing in sandy or gravelly soils of the South Texas Plains. It tends to lay partially on the ground and can reach a length of 1 1/2 feet. The basal leaves are between 1 and 4 inches in length, while the upper leaves are from 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long. Each leaf has a heavily toothed margin. The stem and leaves are covered with small branching hairs. The pale-yellow flower blooms from March through April and is often purplish in color when dry. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are eaten white-tailed deer. The seeds are occasionally eaten by quail.
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