Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
656114

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1127. 1759 [7 Jun 1759]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655446



Common Names

  • Draba hirta
  • Hairy Whitlowgrass
  • Hairy Draba


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Synonyms

  • Braya hirta (L.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Draba confusa Hartm. [unknown]
  • Draba corymbosa Fries ex Lange [unknown]
  • Draba dahurica Fisch. ex Turcz. [unknown]
  • Draba gracilis Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Draba hirta arctica S.Watson [unknown]
  • Draba hirta ciliata Kozhevn. [unknown]
  • Draba hirta inciso-dentata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba hirta ledebourii Pohle [unknown]
  • Draba hirta prozorovskii (Tolm.) Kozhevn. [unknown]
  • Draba incano-hirta Hartm. [unknown]
  • Draba leiocarpa Lindbl. [unknown]
  • Draba megasperma leiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba prozorovskii Tolm. [unknown]
  • Draba rupestris corymbosa Pohle [unknown]
  • Draba hirta leiocarpa Regel [unknown]
  • Draba laxa intermedia Lindbl [unknown]

Description

Draba hirta (also called Hairy 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 hirta is a plant that is used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba hirta 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 hirta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Draba hirta

Draba hirta can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, the Tian Shan, and the Pamir Mountains.

Draba hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba hirta?

Draba hirta

What is the common name of Draba hirta?

Hairy Whitlow Grass

What is the natural habitat of Draba hirta?

Rocky slopes and meadows

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