Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
jonesii
ID:
1218159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cory

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 33: 142 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217497

Common Names

  • Jones' Selenia
  • Selenia jonesii
  • Jones Selenia

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Description

Selenia jonesii (also called Jones' Selenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Selenia jonesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selenia jonesii has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selenia jonesii is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Selenia jonesii

Selenia jonesii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

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