Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pinnata
ID:
642620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 173 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641952



Common Names

  • Descurainia pinnata
  • Pinnata Descurainia
  • Pinnata Tansy-mustard


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium multifidum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cardamine multifida Pursh [unknown]
  • Crucifera multifida E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Descurainia canescens Prantl [unknown]
  • Descurainia canescens andina Hauman [unknown]
  • Descurainia canescens pimpinellifolium Reiche [unknown]
  • Descurainia multifida O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Descurainia multifoliata Cory [unknown]
  • Erysimum pinnatum Walter [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata simplex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata pinnata [unknown]
  • Sophia pinnata (Walter) Howell [unknown]
  • Sophia millefolia Rydb. ex Britton [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium canescens Nutt. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium incisum californicum (Torr. & A.Gray) Blank. [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata pinnata [unknown]
  • Nasturtium menziesii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium canescens californicum Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sophia californica Rydb. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium multifidum (Pursh) MacMill. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium multifidum canescens (Nutt.) Thell. [unknown]

Description

Descurainia pinnata (also called feathery 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 pinnata is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Descurainia pinnata sub. brachycarpa (Richardson) Detling
Descurainia pinnata sub. glabra (Wooton & Standl.) Detling
Descurainia pinnata sub. halictorum (Cockerell) Detling
Descurainia pinnata sub. menziesii (DC.) Detling
Descurainia pinnata sub. ochroleuca (Wooton) Detling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia pinnata has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia pinnata 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 pinnata

Descurainia pinnata is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in parts of North America, South America, and Asia.

Descurainia pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia pinnata?

Descurainia pinnata

What is the common name of Descurainia pinnata?

Fringed Tansy Mustard

What is the habitat of Descurainia pinnata?

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-2761807: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.