Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
desertorum
ID:
1217185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Naturf. Vereins Riga 1: 156 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216523

Common Names

  • Streptoloma desertorum
  • Desert Streptoloma
  • Desert Jewelflower

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Description

Streptoloma desertorum (also called desert streptoloma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm, with leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Streptoloma desertorum 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

Streptoloma desertorum has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Streptoloma desertorum

Streptoloma desertorum can be found in the deserts of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Streptoloma desertorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptoloma desertorum?

Streptoloma desertorum

What is the common name of Streptoloma desertorum?

Desert Streptoloma

What is the natural habitat of Streptoloma desertorum?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Streptoloma genus

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