Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
655892

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 424 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655224



Common Names

  • Cuspidate Draba
  • Cuspidate Whitlow Grass
  • Cuspidate Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba aizoides cuspidata (M.Bieb.) Neilr. [unknown]
  • Draba cognata Schott [unknown]
  • Draba taurica Willd. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Draba cuspidata (also called Pointed Draba, 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 cuspidata is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is often grown as a groundcover in rock gardens. It has attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers that bloom in early summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba cuspidata is small, white and four-petaled. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba cuspidata 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 cuspidata

Draba cuspidata is native to the western United States and Canada.

Draba cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba cuspidata?

Draba cuspidata

What is the common name of Draba cuspidata?

Toothed draba

What is the habitat of Draba cuspidata?

It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and open coniferous forests

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,