Draba densifolia
About
Draba densifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common names alpine whitlow-grass and denseleaf draba. This small perennial is native to western North America, where it is found in mountain environments above 2000 meters from California to Alaska to Wyoming. The plant forms cushion-like mats of small fleshy, hairy, pointed leaves in rocky crevices and on slopes. If it bolts a stem it is no taller than 15 centimeters. The flowers open in an obvious inflorescence of a few tiny blooms at times, but often appear as a layer on the surface of the mat of tiny leaves. The flowers are bright yellow with petals just a few millimeters wide. The fruit is a flat podlike silique less than a centimeter long. Grows in alpine rocky slopes, barren outcrops.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
Denseleaf draba can be appreciated for its ornamental value in rock gardens or alpine plant collections. Its ability to thrive in rocky, barren environments makes it a great choice for gardeners looking to create low-maintenance landscapes that mimic natural alpine settings.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting denseleaf draba, make sure to place it in a well-drained, rocky soil to mimic its natural habitat. This plant thrives in full sun and can tolerate harsh conditions, so choose a spot that gets plenty of light!
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In the kitchen
Denseleaf draba is not typically eaten by humans. It is a wild plant that thrives in rocky alpine areas, and while it may be interesting to observe, it doesn't have culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Draba densifolia
- Slug
- draba-densifolia
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Draba
- Species
- densifolia
- Wikidata QID
- Q5304592
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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