| Plant: A shrub from 3 to 10 feet tall, widely branched with hard, yellow wood and a characteristic disagreeable smell to the leaf and blossom. Common |  |
| Flowers: The flowers are yellow and are grouped in bunches at the ends of the branches. |  |
| Seeds: The seed pod is a large prominent capsule 1 to 2 inches long, drooping on long stalks, giving the plant its common name. |   |
| Leaf: The leaves are narrow, 1/2 to 1-3/8 inch long and 1/4 as wide with a sharp point. They are arranged in threes alternating on each side of the stem. |  |
| Flowering period: | January to December |
| Use by Indians: | Flowers and plump seed pods were cooked with hot stones and eaten. |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, Indian Springs Drainage, Back Bay Drive. |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Caper |
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Date: 1/14/2010
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