Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1217148

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 157 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216486

Common Names

  • Nerisyrenia gracilis
  • Graceful Mustard
  • Graceful Wallflower

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Description

Nerisyrenia gracilis (also called Slender Nerisyrenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in coastal areas and in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nerisyrenia gracilis is a wildflower native to the United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nerisyrenia gracilis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nerisyrenia gracilis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Nerisyrenia gracilis

Nerisyrenia gracilis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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