Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gilgiana
ID:
656016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 212 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655348



Common Names

  • Draba gilgiana
  • Gilgian Whitlowgrass
  • Gilgian Draba


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Synonyms

  • Erophila gilgiana O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Draba gilgiana (also called Gilg's Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to western North America, from Alaska to California, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba gilgiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba gilgiana has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba gilgiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°C.

Where to Find Draba gilgiana

Draba gilgiana can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Draba gilgiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba gilgiana?

Draba gilgiana

What is the family of Draba gilgiana?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba gilgiana?

Gilg's draba

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,