Draba sierrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sierrae
ID:
656789
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sharsm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Madroño 5: 149 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656121
Common Names
- Draba Sierrae
- Sierra Whitlow Grass
- Alpine Whitlow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Draba sierrae (also called Sierra Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a small, annual, herbaceous plant native to western North America. It typically grows in rocky areas, alpine meadows, and other mountainous regions.
Uses & Benefits
Draba sierrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Draba sierrae has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba sierrae is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Draba sierrae
Draba sierrae is native to the mountains of California.
Draba sierrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba sierrae?
Draba sierrae
What is the common name of Draba sierrae?
Sierra draba
What is the family of Draba sierrae?
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-2777351: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sharsmith (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sharsm.' in the authors string.