Draba cruciata
About
Draba cruciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known as the Mineral King draba. This is an uncommon plant endemic to California, where it is known only from the Sierra Nevada in Tulare County. It was named for Mineral King, a historic valley in the area. This plant is a squat, mat-forming perennial adapted to high mountain climates. It has small paddle-shaped leaves covered in a thick coat of hairs. It bears an inflorescence of 5 to 20 yellow flowers, each flower about a centimeter across. The stem bears widely spaced fruits, which are siliques about a centimeter long each.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
The Mineral King draba is primarily of interest for its ecological role in high mountain ecosystems. Its mat-forming habit helps stabilize soil in rocky areas, preventing erosion. Additionally, it contributes to the biodiversity of its native habitat, supporting various mountain wildlife.
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In the kitchen
The Mineral King draba is not eaten by humans. It is a unique plant that thrives in mountainous areas, but it doesn't have culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Draba cruciata
- Slug
- draba-cruciata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Draba
- Species
- cruciata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5304589
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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