Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mixta
ID:
656408

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(89): 272 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655740



Common Names

  • Mixed Draba
  • Mixed Whitlow Grass
  • Mixed Whitlow-wort


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Description

Draba mixta (also called Mixed Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in rocky, grassy, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba mixta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba mixta is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba mixta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Draba mixta

Draba mixta is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Draba mixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba mixta?

Draba mixta

What type of plant is Draba mixta?

A flowering plant

Where is Draba mixta found?

The Caucasus region

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-2776997: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.