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Western wallflower

Erysimum capitatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Mexico and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Brassicales (십자화목)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Erysimum
Species
Erysimum capitatum (Western wallflower)

Names in Other Languages

French vélar de l'Ouest

Similar Species in Erysimum

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Gulf of St. Lawrence wormseed mustard
Erysimum coarctatum
Not Evaluated
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Hard wallflower
Erysimum marschallianum
Not Evaluated
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Pallas' wallflower
Erysimum pallasii
Not Evaluated
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Thin-fruited Tracle Mustard
Erysimum leptocarpum
Endangered
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European Wallflower
Erysimum hieraciifolium
Not Evaluated
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Caspian Treacle Mustard
Erysimum caspicum
Vulnerable
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Treacle Mustard
Erysimum wagifii
Endangered
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Aegean wallflower
Erysimum cheiri
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western wallflower?
The scientific name of Western wallflower is Erysimum capitatum. It belongs to the genus Erysimum.
What is the conservation status of Western wallflower?
Western wallflower (Erysimum capitatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western wallflower live?
Western wallflower is found in Distributed across Mexico and United States.. Countries include Mexico, United States.
What family does Western wallflower belong to?
Western wallflower (Erysimum capitatum) belongs to the genus Erysimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
Is Western wallflower endangered?
No, Western wallflower (Erysimum capitatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western wallflower belong to?
Western wallflower (Erysimum capitatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Western wallflower?
The closest relatives of Western wallflower in the genus Erysimum include Aegean wallflower, Gulf of St. Lawrence wormseed mustard, Hard wallflower, Pallas' wallflower, Thin-fruited Tracle Mustard.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Erysimum — 20 Species

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Aegean wallflower
Erysimum cheiri
NT 🐾
Gulf of St. Lawrence wormseed mustard
Erysimum coarctatum
NE 🐾
Hard wallflower
Erysimum marschallianum
NE 🐾
Pallas' wallflower
Erysimum pallasii
NE 🐾
Thin-fruited Tracle Mustard
Erysimum leptocarpum
EN 🐾
European Wallflower
Erysimum hieraciifolium
NE 🐾
Caspian Treacle Mustard
Erysimum caspicum
VU 🐾
Treacle Mustard
Erysimum wagifii
EN 🐾
Constricted Treacle Mustard
Erysimum contractum
VU 🐾
Short-styled Treacle Mustard
Erysimum brevistylum
DD 🐾
Short-fruited Treacle Mustard
Erysimum brachycarpum
DD 🐾
Warty Erysimum
Erysimum verrucosum
EN 🐾
Siberian wallflower
Erysimum marshallii
NE 🐾
Smelly wallflower
Erysimum odoratum
NE 🐾
Spreading wallflower
Erysimum repandum
NE 🐾
western wallflower
Erysimum asperum
NE
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Western wallflower
Erysimum capitatum
LC
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Wormseed wallflower
Erysimum cheiranthoides
LC 🐾
shy wallflower
Erysimum inconspicuum
NE 🐾
Diffuse wallflower
Erysimum diffusum
NE
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