Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
1217199

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


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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.

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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 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-4100657: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.