Wedgeleaf draba (Tomostima cuneifolia, Taxon 61: 951 (2012))

Family: Brassicaceae

Author: (Nutt.) Al-Shehbaz, M.Koch & Jordon-Thaden

Bibliography: Taxon 61: 951 (2012)

Year: 2012

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Tomostima

Vegetable: False

Observations: U.S.A. and N. Mexico

Description

Wedgeleaf draba, scientifically known as Tomostima cuneifolia, is a notable member of the Brassicaceae family. This plant species was meticulously classified by the combined efforts of (Nutt.) Al-Shehbaz, M. Koch, and Jordon-Thaden, with its taxonomic details published in Taxon into a prominent entry in the 61st volume on page 951 in 2012.

Observations of Wedgeleaf draba have most notably been recorded in the United States of America and northern regions of Mexico. This geographical spread suggests that the plant thrives in environments characteristic of these areas.

As a member of the Brassicaceae family, Wedgeleaf draba shares some familial traits common to its relatives, which often include tasty, garden-familiar vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. However, it differentiates itself with its unique morphology and habitat preferences. The nomenclature “cuneifolia” hints at the wedge-shaped leaves, a defining feature that influences both its common name and its taxonomic identity.

For enthusiasts of botany and those interested in North American flora, Wedgeleaf draba represents an intriguing specimen due to its specific regional habitat and distinct botanical characteristics. This plant not only enriches the biodiversity of the areas it inhabits but also adds to the scientific understanding of the diverse Brassicaceae family.

Common Names

En: Wedgeleaf draba, Wedgeleaf whitlowgrass

Synonyms

• Draba cuneifolia (Nutt.)
• Draba cuneifolia var. helleri ((Small) O.E.Schulz)
• Draba cuneifolia var. foliosa (Mohlenbr.)
• Draba ammophila (A.Heller)
• Draba cuneifolia var. leiocarpa (O.E.Schulz)
• Draba sonorae var. integrifolia ((S.Watson) O.E.Schulz)
• Draba cuneifolia var. integrifolia (S.Watson)
• Draba helleri (Small)
• Draba integrifolia ((S.Watson) Greene)

Distribution

• Alabama (native)
• Arizona (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• California (native)
• Colorado (native)
• Florida (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Kansas (native)
• Kentucky (native)
• Louisiana (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mississippi (native)
• Missouri (native)
• Nebraska (native)
• Nevada (native)
• New Mexico (native)
• North Carolina (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Oklahoma (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• Tennessee (native)
• Texas (native)
• Utah (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Feb 15, 2016 by EOL − Bob O’Kennon (cc-by-nc)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122974-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Draba cuneifolia Nutt.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3049851)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/10732597)

Specifications

Growth