Dryas drummondii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Richardson ex Hook.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 57: t. 2972 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012667
Common Names
- Dryas Drummondii
- Mountain Avens
- Mountain Dryas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dryas drummondii (also called Drummond's Avens, among many other common names) is a deciduous herb that grows up to 0.5m tall. It has white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to North America and is found in forests, woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dryas drummondii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used in making dyes and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dryas drummondii var. tomentosa L.O.WilliamsDryas drummondii var. eglandulosa A.E.Porsild
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dryas drummondii has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with cotyledons that are oval and smooth.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dryas drummondii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from root cuttings in the fall.
Where to Find Dryas drummondii
Dryas drummondii is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is most commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and streambanks.
Species in the Dryas genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-5500: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Richardson (1787-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Richardson' in the authors string.