Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pseudonivalis
ID:
656654

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Busch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Izv. Rossiisk. Akad. Nauk , ser. 6, 12: 1639 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655986



Common Names

  • False Snow Draba
  • False Snow Whitlow Grass
  • False Snow Whitlow-wort


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Description

Draba pseudonivalis (also called False Snow Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It has small, white flowers and is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba pseudonivalis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with dry soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba pseudonivalis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba pseudonivalis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in the summer. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in their permanent positions.

Where to Find Draba pseudonivalis

Draba pseudonivalis is native to the western United States, and can be found in rocky, alpine areas.

Draba pseudonivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba pseudonivalis?

Draba pseudonivalis

What is the family of Draba pseudonivalis?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba pseudonivalis?

False Snow Whitlow-grass

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-2777227: Based on the initial data import
Nikolay Bush (1869-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Busch' in the authors string.