Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
brachystemon
ID:
655728

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 334 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655060



Common Names

  • Draba Brachystemon
  • Brachystemon Draba
  • Draba Brachystemon


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Description

Draba brachystemon (also called Short-stemmed Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba brachystemon is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, borders, and containers. Its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Draba brachystemon are small, white, and clustered in a raceme. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba brachystemon is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Draba brachystemon

Draba brachystemon can be found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Draba brachystemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba brachystemon?

Draba brachystemon

What is the family of Draba brachystemon?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba brachystemon?

Short-stalked Whitlow-grass

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,