Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
torulosa
ID:
642679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 499 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642011



Common Names

  • Descurainia Torulosa
  • Descurainia Stricta
  • Descurainia Titicacensis


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia torulosa flowers are small, yellow, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia torulosa 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 torulosa

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

Descurainia torulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia torulosa?

Descurainia torulosa

What is the common name of Descurainia torulosa?

Torulosa Mustard

What is the habitat of Descurainia torulosa?

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