Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes
Early bloomer. Very tiny cross-shaped 4-petaled flowers, delicate seedpods. Grow on tall stems, with progression from flower to seedpod along a single stem at the same time. Stem is generally straight, but curved specimen was chosen for the first picture below to get more of the progression into limited space. One of several members of the Mustard Family at Bridgeport. Notes: Also called Fringepod and Fringe Lace Pods. Pods best observed when back-lighted. Used for gruel-like soup, and tea for stomach aches and colic. The seeds were ground, parched and made into flour. It is common in open, grassy slopes. High in vitamins A, B, and C. Unopened flowers can be boiled and eaten. The seeds were collected from dried pods. Caution: some species can be poisonous! Related Cruciferae include: cabbage, radishes, broccoli, and brussel sprouts. Most mustards are yellow, some are white. Click on species name below to go to USDA for this plant Kingdom Plantae -- Plants |
Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes -- from flowers to seedpods |
Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes -- entirely flowers |
Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes -- entirely seed pods |
Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes -- standing among tufted poppies |
Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes -- closer view |
Lace Pod, Thysanocarpus curvipes -- closer still |