Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
chionophila
ID:
655805

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 522 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655137



Common Names

  • Draba Chionophila
  • Chionophila Draba
  • Draba Chionophila


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Description

Draba chionophila (also called Snow Draba, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Draba chionophila 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 early summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba chionophila is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba chionophila 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 chionophila

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

Draba chionophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba chionophila?

Draba chionophila

What is the common name of Draba chionophila?

Snow draba

Where is Draba chionophila 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-2776432: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.