Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
alabamica
ID:
1217122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 192: 68 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216460



Common Names

  • Leavenworthia alabamica
  • Alabama Gladecress
  • Gladecress


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Description

Leavenworthia alabamica (also called Alabama Leavenworthia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a thin stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leavenworthia alabamica is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as an edging plant. It can also be used in hanging baskets and window boxes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leavenworthia alabamica is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leavenworthia alabamica is an annual herb that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate dry conditions and is drought-tolerant. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Leavenworthia alabamica

Leavenworthia alabamica can be found in the southeastern United States.

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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