Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
argyrea
ID:
655628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 251 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654960



Common Names

  • Draba Argyrea
  • Silver Whitlow Grass
  • Silver Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba argyrea glabrescens O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Draba argyrea (also called Silver Whitlowgrass, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Draba argyrea has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a flavoring for food and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba argyrea is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba argyrea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Draba argyrea

Draba argyrea is native to the western United States, and can be found in rocky, alpine areas.

Draba argyrea FAQ

What are the common names of Draba argyrea?

Silver Whitlow-grass

What is the scientific name of Draba argyrea?

Draba argyrea

What is the natural habitat of Draba argyrea?

Rocky slopes and meadows

Species in the Draba genus

Draba barguzinensis, Draba yuei, Draba abajoensis, Draba bifurcata, Draba malpighiacea, Draba serpentina, Draba simmonsii, Draba abiskoensis, Draba abiskojokkensis, Draba acaulis, Draba affghanica, Draba aizoides, Draba alajica, Draba alberti, Draba albertina, Draba algida, Draba alpina, Draba altaica, Draba alticola, Draba alyssoides, Draba alyssoides, Draba amandae, Draba ambigua, Draba amoena, Draba amplexicaulis, Draba aprica, Draba arabisans, Draba araratica, Draba arauquensis, Draba arbuscula, Draba arctica, Draba arctogena, Draba aretioides, Draba argentifolia, Draba argyrea, Draba arida, Draba arseniewi, Draba aspera, Draba asplundii, Draba asprella, Draba asterophora, Draba aubrietioides, Draba aurea, Draba aureola, Draba bagmatiensis, Draba baicalensis, Draba bajtenovii, Draba barclayana, Draba bartholomewii, Draba beamanii,

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,

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