Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
handelii
ID:
656071

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 63: 97 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655403



Common Names

  • Draba handelii
  • Handel's Whitlowgrass
  • Handel's Draba


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Description

Draba handelii (also called Handel's Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Draba handelii 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 handelii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba handelii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Draba handelii

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

Draba handelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba handelii?

Draba handelii

What type of plant is Draba handelii?

It is an annual herb.

Where does Draba handelii grow?

It is native to 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-2776682: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.