Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
463089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 501 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462421

Common Names

  • Viridis Reseda
  • Green Reseda
  • Greenish Reseda

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Description

Reseda viridis (also called Green-flowered Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda viridis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. Its seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda viridis can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Reseda viridis

Reseda viridis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Tunisia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on sandy soils.

Reseda viridis FAQ

What type of plant is Reseda viridis?

Reseda viridis is an annual flowering plant.

What is the scientific name of Reseda viridis?

The scientific name of Reseda viridis is Reseda viridis.

Where does Reseda viridis grow?

Reseda viridis grows in areas with warm climates, such as the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Reseda genus

Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana, Reseda lanceolata, Reseda globulosa, Reseda kurdica, Reseda gredensis, Reseda guichardii, Reseda haussknechtii, Reseda inodora, Reseda jacquinii, Reseda decursiva, Reseda balansae, Reseda barrelieri, Reseda battandieri, Reseda diffusa, Reseda armena, Reseda attenuata, Reseda coodei, Reseda complicata, Reseda buhseana, Reseda bungei, Reseda saadae, Reseda lutea, Reseda pruinosa, Reseda stricta, Reseda suffruticosa, Reseda stenostachya, Reseda scoparia, Reseda sessilifolia, Reseda sphenocleoides, Reseda spinescens, Reseda stenobotrys, Reseda media, Reseda micrantha,

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

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