Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
calycina
ID:
1217179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stephan ex Willd.) C.A.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 3: 170 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216517



Common Names

  • Smelowskia calycina
  • Calyx Smelowskia
  • Calyx Mustard


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Description

Smelowskia calycina (also called calyx smelowskia, 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

Smelowskia calycina 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

Smelowskia calycina has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Smelowskia calycina

Smelowskia calycina can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Smelowskia calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smelowskia calycina?

Smelowskia calycina

What is the common name of Smelowskia calycina?

Calycine Smelowskia

What is the natural habitat of Smelowskia calycina?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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-4100624: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.