Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
californica
ID:
642522

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 330 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641854



Common Names

  • Descurainia californica
  • Californica Descurainia
  • Californica Tansy-mustard


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Synonyms

  • Sophia leptostylis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Smelowskia californica A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium californicum S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Descurainia californica (also called 'California Descurainia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and grows up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Descurainia californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas and other medicinal products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Descurainia californica are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia californica is a short-lived perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by direct sowing in the fall or early spring. It is best to sow the seed in a shallow furrow and cover lightly with soil.

Where to Find Descurainia californica

Descurainia californica is native to California and can be found in dry, open areas such as grassland, chaparral, and oak woodland.

Descurainia californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia californica?

Descurainia californica

What is the family of Descurainia californica?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Descurainia californica?

California tansymustard

Species in the Descurainia genus

Descurainia brevisiliqua, Descurainia kenheilii, Descurainia nelsonii, Descurainia adenophora, Descurainia adpressa, Descurainia altoandina, Descurainia antarctica, Descurainia argentea, Descurainia artemisioides, Descurainia athrocarpa, Descurainia bourgaeana, Descurainia brevifructa, Descurainia californica, Descurainia cumingiana, Descurainia depressa, Descurainia erodiifolia, Descurainia gilva, Descurainia gonzalezii, Descurainia hartwegiana, Descurainia heterotricha, Descurainia impatiens, Descurainia incana, Descurainia incisa, Descurainia kochii, Descurainia lasisiliqua, Descurainia lemsii, Descurainia millefolia, Descurainia myriophylla, Descurainia nana, Descurainia nuttallii, Descurainia obtusa, Descurainia paradisa, Descurainia pimpinellifolia, Descurainia pinnata, Descurainia preauxiana, Descurainia sophia, Descurainia sophioides, Descurainia streptocarpa, Descurainia stricta, Descurainia titicacensis, Descurainia torulosa, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia verlettii, Descurainia latisiliqua, Descurainia bourgeauana, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia longepedicellata, Descurainia canoensis, Descurainia cleefii,

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 kew-2761717: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.