Draba verna
About
Draba verna, common whitlowgrass, is a species of plant in the cabbage family. It is a small spring-flowering annual which is widely dispersed around the world, and which is found on walls, pavements and patches of bare ground. It has a complex taxonomy which is not yet fully elucidated.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
Common whitlowgrass can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens, especially as a ground cover in rocky or urban areas. Its ability to thrive in poor soil makes it a great choice for adding color to challenging spots. Additionally, its early blooms can provide essential nectar for pollinators in spring.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Common whitlowgrass is not eaten by humans. While it may look appealing with its bright flowers, it's best to admire this plant in nature rather than on your plate.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Draba verna
- Slug
- draba-verna
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Draba
- Species
- verna
- Wikidata QID
- Q164032
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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