Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
London Edinburgh Philos. Mag. & J. Sci. 2: 70 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073392
Common Names
- Douglas' meadowfoam
- Douglas' false meadowfoam
- Douglas' meadowfoam-limnanthes
Description
Limnanthes douglasii (also called Douglas' 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 douglasii is an edible plant that can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is drought tolerant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Limnanthes douglasii var. nivea C.T.Mason
Limnanthes douglasii var. sulphurea C.T.Mason
Limnanthes douglasii sub. striata (Jeps.) Morin
Limnanthes douglasii sub. sulphurea (C.T.Mason) C.T.Mason
Limnanthes douglasii sub. nivea (C.T.Mason) C.T.Mason
Limnanthes douglasii sub. rosea (Benth.) C.T.Mason
Limnanthes douglasii sub. ornduffii E.G.Buxton
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Limnanthes douglasii 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.
Where to Find Limnanthes douglasii
Limnanthes douglasii 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