Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
murrayi
ID:
656433

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Mulligan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 57: 1874 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655765



Common Names

  • Murray's Draba
  • Murray's Whitlow Grass
  • Murray's Whitlow-wort


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Description

Draba murrayi (also called Murray's Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Draba murrayi 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 murrayi 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 murrayi is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done through division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Draba murrayi

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

Draba murrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba murrayi?

Draba murrayi

What type of plant is Draba murrayi?

A flowering plant

Where is Draba murrayi 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-2777019: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Alfred Mulligan (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Mulligan' in the authors string.