Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
656150

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 354 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655482



Common Names

  • Draba Howellii
  • Howell's Whitlow Grass
  • Howell's Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba howellii howellii [unknown]

Description

Draba howellii (also called Howell'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 howellii 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 howellii 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 howellii 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 howellii

Draba howellii is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada. It typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Draba howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba howellii?

Draba howellii

What is the common name of Draba howellii?

Howell's draba

What is the family of Draba howellii?

Brassicaceae

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-2776757: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.