Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
paradisa
ID:
642610

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) 4, Fam. 105: 331. 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641942



Common Names

  • Descurainia paradisa
  • Paradisa Descurainia
  • Paradisa Tansy-mustard


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Synonyms

  • Descurainia paradisa nevadensis Rollins [unknown]
  • Descurainia paradisa nevadensis (Rollins) N.H.Holmgren [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata paradisa (A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn.) Detling [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata paradisa (A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn.) M.Peck [unknown]
  • Sophia paradisa A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium paradisum A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Descurainia paradisa paradisa [unknown]

Description

Descurainia paradisa (also called paradise tansy mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Descurainia paradisa is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia paradisa has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia paradisa is an annual or biennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It is a great choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Descurainia paradisa

Descurainia paradisa can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Descurainia paradisa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia paradisa?

Descurainia paradisa

What is the common name of Descurainia paradisa?

Paradise Mustard

What is the habitat of Descurainia paradisa?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes

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-2761799: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.