Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
incrassata
ID:
656190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins) Rollins & R.A.Price

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 73 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655522



Common Names

  • Draba Incrassata
  • Thickened Whitlow Grass
  • Thickened Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba lemmonii incrassata Rollins [unknown]

Description

Draba incrassata (also called Thickened 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 incrassata 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

The flower of Draba incrassata is small, yellow, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba incrassata can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Where to Find Draba incrassata

Draba incrassata is native to Europe and can be found in France, Spain, and Portugal. It typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Draba incrassata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba incrassata?

Draba incrassata

What is the common name of Draba incrassata?

Incrass draba

What is the family of Draba incrassata?

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-2776794: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Robert A. Price (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Price' in the authors string.