Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
gypsophila
ID:
1217149

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.D.Bacon

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 80: 214 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216487



Common Names

  • Nerisyrenia gypsophila
  • Gypsum Mustard
  • Gypsum Wallflower


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Description

Nerisyrenia gypsophila (also called gypsophila nerisyrenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm, with leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Nerisyrenia gypsophila is a wildflower native to the United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nerisyrenia gypsophila 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

Nerisyrenia gypsophila is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Nerisyrenia gypsophila

Nerisyrenia gypsophila can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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 tro-4100576: Based on the initial data import
J.D. Bacon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Bacon' in the authors string.