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Scientific Name: Erysimum capitatum    Common name: Sierra Wallflower    Family: Mustard    Color: Yellow, sometimes Orange.   Description: A rounded umbel of yellow, four-petaled flowers sits atop an erect stem. As the petals drop off, the seed pods grow long and upward. Habitat: Dry slopes and flats at a variety of elevations. Edibility: The seeds of all mustards can be dried and used as seasoning, but large doses can irritate the stomach lining. Medicinal uses: Mustards are diuretics and have also been used in the treatment of bronchitis. Comments: Of all the mustards, this one has the largest, showiest flowers. The genus name, "Erysimum" is derived from the Greek word for "help" or "save," a reference to its historical medicinal uses.