Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
douglasii
ID:
1074054

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


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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.

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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.

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