Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert ex Maire
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 15: 226 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216537
Common Names
- Vella mairei
- Maire's Vella
- Maire's Mustard
Description
Vella mairei (also called Maire's vella, 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
Vella mairei is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vella mairei has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Where to Find Vella mairei
Vella mairei can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Vella mairei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vella mairei?
Vella mairei
What is the common name of Vella mairei?
Maire's Vella
What is the natural habitat of Vella mairei?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Vella genus
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,