Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped. 17(Bot. 2): 231 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216824
Common Names
- Thelypodium brachycarpum
- Shortfruit Thelypody
- Shortfruit False-rocket
Description
Thelypodium brachycarpum (also called Short-fruited Thelypody, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thelypodium brachycarpum 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
Thelypodium brachycarpum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelypodium brachycarpum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to western North America. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Thelypodium brachycarpum
Thelypodium brachycarpum is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Thelypodium brachycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelypodium brachycarpum?
Thelypodium brachycarpum
What is the common name of Thelypodium brachycarpum?
Short-fruited Thelypodium
What is the family of Thelypodium brachycarpum?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Thelypodium genus
Thelypodium laciniatum,
Thelypodium tenue,
Thelypodium brachycarpum,
Thelypodium crispum,
Thelypodium eucosmum,
Thelypodium flexuosum,
Thelypodium howellii,
Thelypodium integrifolium,
Thelypodium laxiflorum,
Thelypodium milleflorum,
Thelypodium paniculatum,
Thelypodium repandum,
Thelypodium rollinsii,
Thelypodium sagittatum,
Thelypodium stenopetalum,
Thelypodium texanum,
Thelypodium wrightii,
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,