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Physaria (alpina)

Alexandra Seglias
Seed Conservation Research Associate
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver, Colorado
alexandra.seglias@botanicgardens.org
www.botanicgardens.org

Family Scientific Name: Brassicaceae
Scientific Name: Physaria alpina Rollins
Common Name: Avery Peak twinpod
General Distribution: Endemic to alpine areas in central and west-central Colorado.
Known Invasiveness: None
Propagation Method: Seed
Propagule Collection: Seed was collected in central Colorado in 2018
Pre-Planting Treatments: Stratification at 2-4C for 2-12 weeks produces high germination
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Incubation at 20/10C (day/night) led to close to 100% germination

Citation:

2022. Propagation protocol for production of Physaria alpina Rollins Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/21). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.