Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
655797

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 184 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655129



Common Names

  • Draba Chamissonis
  • Chamissonis Draba
  • Draba Chamissonis


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Synonyms

  • Draba camtschatica Andrz. ex Tolm. [unknown]
  • Draba frigida kamtschatica Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Draba kamtschatica (Ledeb.) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Draba lonchocarpa denudata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba lonchocarpa kamtschatica (Ledeb.) Calder & Roy L.Taylor [unknown]
  • Draba nivalis denudata (O.E.Schulz) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Draba nivalis kamtschatica (Ledeb.) Pohle [unknown]
  • Draba stellata Cham. [unknown]
  • Draba stellata camtschatica Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Draba obtusa Andrz. ex Tolm. [unknown]

Description

Draba chamissonis (also called Chamisso's Draba, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba chamissonis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is often grown as a groundcover in rock gardens. It has attractive foliage and small, white flowers that bloom in late spring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Draba chamissonis 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 chamissonis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Draba chamissonis

Draba chamissonis can be found in the mountains of California, USA.

Draba chamissonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba chamissonis?

Draba chamissonis

What is the common name of Draba chamissonis?

Chamisso's draba

Where is Draba chamissonis found?

It is found in the mountains of western North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2776425: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.