Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
incana
ID:
642559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bernh. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Dorn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Wyoming : 296 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641891

Common Names

  • Descurainia incana
  • Incana Descurainia
  • Incana Tansy-mustard

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Description

Descurainia incana (also called hoary tansy mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Descurainia incana is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Descurainia incana sub. incisa (Engelm.) Kartesz & Gandhi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia incana has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia incana is an annual or biennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It is a great choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Descurainia incana

Descurainia incana can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Descurainia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia incana?

Descurainia incana

What is the common name of Descurainia incana?

Tansy Mustard

What is the habitat of Descurainia incana?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes

Species in the Descurainia genus

Descurainia brevisiliqua, Descurainia kenheilii, Descurainia nelsonii, Descurainia adenophora, Descurainia adpressa, Descurainia altoandina, Descurainia antarctica, Descurainia argentea, Descurainia artemisioides, Descurainia athrocarpa, Descurainia bourgaeana, Descurainia brevifructa, Descurainia californica, Descurainia cumingiana, Descurainia depressa, Descurainia erodiifolia, Descurainia gilva, Descurainia gonzalezii, Descurainia hartwegiana, Descurainia heterotricha, Descurainia impatiens, Descurainia incana, Descurainia incisa, Descurainia kochii, Descurainia lasisiliqua, Descurainia lemsii, Descurainia millefolia, Descurainia myriophylla, Descurainia nana, Descurainia nuttallii, Descurainia obtusa, Descurainia paradisa, Descurainia pimpinellifolia, Descurainia pinnata, Descurainia preauxiana, Descurainia sophia, Descurainia sophioides, Descurainia streptocarpa, Descurainia stricta, Descurainia titicacensis, Descurainia torulosa, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia verlettii, Descurainia latisiliqua, Descurainia bourgeauana, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia longepedicellata, Descurainia canoensis, Descurainia cleefii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2761750: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Dorn (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorn' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.