Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
655828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 5: 103 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655160



Common Names

  • Draba Cinerea
  • Cinerea Draba
  • Draba Cinerea


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Synonyms

  • Draba ajanensis N.Busch [unknown]
  • Draba akmolensis N.Busch [unknown]
  • Draba hirsutiuscula N.Busch [unknown]
  • Draba magellanica cinerea Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Draba normalis N.Busch [unknown]
  • Draba magellanica cinerea (Fr.) E.Ekman [unknown]
  • Draba cinerea brachysiliqua Böcher [unknown]
  • Draba cinerea cinerea [unknown]

Description

Draba cinerea (also called Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial plant native to Europe and North America. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and in alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Draba cinerea 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 cinerea is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba cinerea 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 cinerea

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

Draba cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba cinerea?

Draba cinerea

What is the common name of Draba cinerea?

Ashen draba

Where is Draba cinerea 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