Smelowskia parryoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parryoides
ID:
1218339
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham.) Polunin
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Circumpolar Arct. Fl. : 243 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217677
Common Names
- Smelowskia Parryoides
- Parry's Smelowskia
- Parry's False-Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smelowskia parryoides (also called Parry's Smelowskia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to western North America. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Smelowskia parryoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smelowskia parryoides has white flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smelowskia parryoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Smelowskia parryoides
Smelowskia parryoides can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Smelowskia parryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smelowskia parryoides?
Smelowskia parryoides
What is the common name of Smelowskia parryoides?
Parry's Smelowskia
What is the natural habitat of Smelowskia parryoides?
Alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains
Species in the Smelowskia genus
Smelowskia ovalis, Smelowskia micrantha, Smelowskia flavissima, Smelowskia mongolica, Smelowskia bartholomewii, Smelowskia czukotica, Smelowskia furcata, Smelowskia heishuiensis, Smelowskia jacutica, Smelowskia sophiifolia, Smelowskia alba, Smelowskia borealis, Smelowskia calycina, Smelowskia pyriformis, Smelowskia porsildii, Smelowskia bifurcata, Smelowskia parryoides, Smelowskia altaica, Smelowskia inopinata, Smelowskia pectinata, Smelowskia annua, Smelowskia tibetica, Smelowskia americana, Smelowskia sisymbrioides, Smelowskia johnsonii, Smelowskia media,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4103750: Based on the initial data import
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Vladimir Polunin (1909-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polunin' in the authors string.