Status:
valid
Authors:
Sebeók
Source:
tro
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Tataria Hung. : 7 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216374
Description
Crambe tataria (also called Tatar Crambe, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crambe tataria is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as an edging plant. It can also be used in hanging baskets and window boxes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crambe tataria has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crambe tataria is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Crambe tataria
Crambe tataria is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Crambe tataria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crambe tataria?
Crambe tataria
What is the family of Crambe tataria?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Crambe tataria?
Tartarian crambe
Species in the Crambe genus
Crambe feuilleei,
Crambe alutacea,
Crambe arborea,
Crambe armena,
Crambe cordifolia,
Crambe edentula,
Crambe filiformis,
Crambe fruticosa,
Crambe gigantea,
Crambe gomeraea,
Crambe gordjagini,
Crambe grandiflora,
Crambe grossheimii,
Crambe hedgei,
Crambe hispanica,
Crambe juncea,
Crambe kilimandscharica,
Crambe koktebelica,
Crambe kralikii,
Crambe laevigata,
Crambe maritima,
Crambe microcarpa,
Crambe orientalis,
Crambe pinnatifida,
Crambe pritzelii,
Crambe scaberrima,
Crambe schugnana,
Crambe scoparia,
Crambe sinuatodentata,
Crambe steveniana,
Crambe strigosa,
Crambe sventenii,
Crambe tamadabensis,
Crambe tatarica,
Crambe wildpretii,
Crambe sinuato-dentata,
Crambe tataria,
Crambe gordjaginii,
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,