Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
columbiae
ID:
1217416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. [Howell] 1: 40. 1897 (as Roripa)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216754



Common Names

  • Columbia Rorippa
  • Columbia Yellowcress
  • Columbia Rorippa Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa columbiae (also called Columbia Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa columbiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa columbiae has small yellow flowers with four petals and a pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Rorippa columbiae

Rorippa columbiae is native to North America and can be found in areas with moist soils, such as in the United States and Canada.

Rorippa columbiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa columbiae?

Rorippa columbiae

What is the common name of Rorippa columbiae?

Columbia Yellow Cress

What is the habitat of Rorippa columbiae?

It is found in wet meadows, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Species in the Rorippa genus

Rorippa prolifera, Rorippa pyrenaica, Rorippa neogradensis, Rorippa palustris, Rorippa anceps, Rorippa wislokiensis, Rorippa sylvestris, Rorippa thracica, Rorippa amphibia, Rorippa armoracioides, Rorippa kerneri, Rorippa hungaricum, Rorippa kullodensis, Rorippa lippizensis, Rorippa menyharthiana, Rorippa austriaca, Rorippa erythrocaule, Rorippa mexicana, Rorippa laeta, Rorippa madagascariensis, Rorippa indica, Rorippa laciniata, Rorippa portoricensis, Rorippa islandica, Rorippa micrantha, Rorippa complicata, Rorippa cryptantha, Rorippa coxii, Rorippa brachycarpa, Rorippa hayanica, Rorippa dubia, Rorippa philippiana, Rorippa behcetii, Rorippa apetala, Rorippa edirnensis, Rorippa cygnorum, Rorippa ampullicarpa, Rorippa dietrichiana, Rorippa neocaledonica, Rorippa spasskajae, Rorippa stenophylla, Rorippa chubutica, Rorippa divaricata, Rorippa africana, Rorippa aurea, Rorippa backeri, Rorippa hybosperma, Rorippa kurdica, Rorippa peekelii, Rorippa schlechteri,

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-4101419: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Thomas J. Howell (1842-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howell' in the authors string.