Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
frutescens
ID:
1217840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 4: 37 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217178



Common Names

  • Sinapidendron frutescens
  • Shrubby Sinapidendron
  • Shrubby Mustard


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Description

Sinapidendron frutescens (also called Shrubby sinapidendron, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white or pink and have a shrubby texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Sinapidendron frutescens is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sinapidendron frutescens sub. succulentum (Lowe) Rustan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinapidendron frutescens is yellow with four petals and four stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinapidendron frutescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sinapidendron frutescens

Sinapidendron frutescens is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

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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