Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 333 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641950
Common Names
- Descurainia pimpinellifolia
- Pimpinellifolia Descurainia
- Pimpinellifolia Tansy-mustard
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium pimpinellifolium Barnéoud [unknown]
- Sisymbrium umbelliferum Phil. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium glaucescens Phil. [unknown]
- Descurainia diversifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Descurainia diversifolia cunninghamii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Descurainia glaucescens Reiche [unknown]
- Descurainia pimpinellifolia glaucescens O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Sophia glaucescens Macloskie [unknown]
- Sisymbrium canescens longisiliqua Chodat [unknown]
Description
Descurainia pimpinellifolia (also called pimpinell's 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 pimpinellifolia is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Descurainia pimpinellifolia has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Descurainia pimpinellifolia 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 pimpinellifolia
Descurainia pimpinellifolia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is also found in some parts of North America.
Descurainia pimpinellifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Descurainia pimpinellifolia?
Descurainia pimpinellifolia
What is the common name of Descurainia pimpinellifolia?
Pimpinella Mustard
What is the habitat of Descurainia pimpinellifolia?
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,