Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
sophia
ID:
642664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Webb ex Prantl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] iii. 2. 192. 1891 [Mar 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641996

Common Names

  • Descurainia sophia
  • Sophia Descurainia
  • Sophia Tansy-mustard

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Synonyms

  • Phryne sophia Bubani [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium robesetti Steud. [unknown]
  • Sophia vulgaris Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sophia sophia Britton [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium persicum Schrad. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pseudosophia Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sophia L. [unknown]
  • Sophia chirurgorum Garsault [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium absinthoides Gray [unknown]
  • Sinapis tripinnata Burch. [unknown]
  • Arabis sophia Bernh. [unknown]
  • Crucifera sophia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Descurainia sophia macrophylla Prantl [unknown]
  • Discurea sophia Schur [unknown]
  • Hesperis hermanniana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis tripinnata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Descurainia sophia glabrata N.Busch [unknown]
  • Sophia lobelii Rupr. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sophia brachycarpum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Descurainia sophia brachycarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Descurainia sophia sophia [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium tripinnatum DC. [unknown]
  • Sophia parviflora Standl. [unknown]
  • Hesperis sophia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium parviflorum Lam. [unknown]

Description

Descurainia sophia (also called Sophia'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 sophia is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Descurainia sophia sub. bartschii (O.E.Schulz) C.Vural

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia sophia has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia sophia 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 sophia

Descurainia sophia is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in parts of North America, South America, and Asia.

Descurainia sophia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia sophia?

Descurainia sophia

What is the common name of Descurainia sophia?

Sophia's Mustard

What is the habitat of Descurainia sophia?

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-2761851: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Karl Anton Eugen Prantl (1849-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prantl' in the authors string.