Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
caucasica
ID:
1217854

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Busch

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 72 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217192



Common Names

  • Sobolewskia caucasica
  • Caucasian Sobolewskia
  • Caucasian Mustard


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Description

Sobolewskia caucasica (also called Caucasian sobolewskia, 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 Caucasian texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobolewskia caucasica 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

Sobolewskia caucasica 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 Sobolewskia caucasica

Sobolewskia caucasica 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4102227: Based on the initial data import
Nikolay Bush (1869-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Busch' in the authors string.