Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
1217836

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Busch

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 44(2): 214 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217174

Common Names

  • Pseudocamelina glaucophylla
  • Glaucous-leaved Pseudocamelina
  • Glaucous-leaved False Flax

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Description

Pseudocamelina glaucophylla (also called Glaucous pseudocamelina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the eastern United States. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocamelina glaucophylla is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudocamelina glaucophylla is white with four petals and four stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocamelina glaucophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pseudocamelina glaucophylla

Pseudocamelina glaucophylla is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

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