Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
subnivalis
ID:
656876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braun-Blanq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Commun. Stat. Int. Géobot. Médit. Montpellier 87: 226 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656208



Common Names

  • Draba Subnivalis
  • Subnivalis Whitlow Grass
  • Alpine Whitlow Grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba tomentosa subnivalis (Braun-Blanq.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Draba subnivalis (also called Subnivalis Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains in North America and is found in dry, rocky areas at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Draba subnivalis 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

Flower of Draba subnivalis is small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba subnivalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Draba subnivalis

Draba subnivalis can be found in the Arctic, growing in cold, dry areas and open woodlands.

Draba subnivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba subnivalis?

Draba subnivalis

Where does Draba subnivalis grow?

Draba subnivalis is found in Europe and Asia.

What type of soil does Draba subnivalis prefer?

Draba subnivalis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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,

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