Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
eschscholtzianus
ID:
1217874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrz. ex DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 210 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217212



Common Names

  • Aphragmus eschscholtzianus
  • Eschscholtz's Aphragmus
  • Eschscholtz's Mustard


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Description

Aphragmus eschscholtzianus (also called Eschscholtz's aphragmus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white or pink and have a Eschscholtz's texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus eschscholtzianus is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphragmus eschscholtzianus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus eschscholtzianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aphragmus eschscholtzianus

Aphragmus eschscholtzianus can be found in western North America.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4102278: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Antoni Andrzejowski (1785-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrz.' in the authors string.