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alkali cusickiella

Scientific Name: Cusickiella douglasii

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: WA (Douglas' draba)

       

Alkali Cusickiella (Cusickiella douglasii)

Cusickiella douglasii, commonly known as alkali cusickiella or alkali draba, is a perennial herb found in western North America.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cusickiella douglasii (A. Gray) Rollins
  • Genus: Cusickiella Rollins (false whitlowgrass)
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Synonyms: Draba douglasii A. Gray, Draba douglasii A. Gray var. crockeri (Lemmon) C.L. Hitchc.
  • Common Names: Alkali cusickiella, Alkali draba, Douglas' Draba, Douglas' whitlow-grass, alkali false whitlow-grass

Distribution and Habitat

Cusickiella douglasii is native to the western United States, growing in the hills and mountains from California to Washington, Idaho, and Utah. It is commonly found in northern, southern, and central California at various elevations.

Morphological Characteristics

This plant is a perennial herb with white flowers that typically blooms from April to June.

Further Information

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