Kernera saxatilis

Kernera saxatilis (= Cochlearia saxatilis) is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Kernera saxatilis 11.1 History 11.2 Kernera saxatilis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Kernera saxatilis was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1827, however, that Robert Sweet reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Kernera saxatilis is a species in the genus Kernera which contains 2 species and belongs to the family of the Brassicaceae (Mustard Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,3 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Kernera saxatilis has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are spoon-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are cross-shaped and white. The plants bloom from June to July. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are silicles.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Kernera saxatilis is native to Europe, with the exception of the British Isles and Northern Europe.

[edit] Cultivation

Kernera saxatilis can withstand temperatures down to -40º C.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Kernera saxatilis

[edit] History

[edit] Kernera saxatilis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Kernera saxatilisfr:Kernera saxatilis