Limnanthes alba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
1074051
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartw. ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 301 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073389
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Limnanthes alba (also called White Meadowfoam, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with white flowers and small, round leaves. It is native to California and grows in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Limnanthes alba is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Limnanthes alba sub. gracilis (Howell) MorinLimnanthes alba sub. parishii (Jeps.) Morin
Limnanthes alba sub. versicolor (Greene) C.T.Mason
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Limnanthes alba has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Limnanthes alba is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and thickets.
Species in the Limnanthes genus
Species in the Limnanthaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-18500002: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Theodor Hartweg (1812-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartw.' in the authors string.