Draba arida
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Draba arida C.L.Hitchc. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Violanae Ordo: Capparales |
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Draba arida is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Draba arida was described in 1941 by Charles Leo Hitchcock. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Draba arida is a species in the genus Draba (whitlow grass) which contains 300 species and belongs to the family of the Brassicaceae (Mustard Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,1 meters and develop into mounds or cushions.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Draba arida is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged in rosettes. They are obovate with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cross-shaped and yellow. The plants bloom from May to July. The flowers are arranged in racemes.
The fruits are [silique]]s.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Draba arida is native to Nevada.
[edit] Cultivation
Draba arida prefers a sunny site. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil that is dry.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Draba arida
[edit] History
[edit] Draba arida 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
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