Thysanocarpus curvipes – “Sand Fringe Pod”

Also Known As: Fringe Pod, Lacepod
Other Botanical Names: Thysanocarpus curvipes eradiatus
Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae)
Bloom Period: Feb-Apr
Form: Annual herb
Habitat: Variety of settings
Leaves: Lanceolate; mostly in basal rosette
Translation: “Thysanocarpus” is Greek for “fringed fruit”; “curvipes” is Latin for “curve-footed” or “curve-stemmed,” which refers to the curved pedicels of the fruits.
Notes: Like many annuals in the Mustard Family, is naturally variable in flower color (ranging from purple to white), leaf shape and fruit shape.