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Description
Draba Platycarpa, commonly known as Broadpod Draba or Broadfruit Whitlow-grass, is a small herbaceous plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in alpine and subalpine regions of the Rocky Mountains.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Draba |
Appearance
Draba Platycarpa grows up to 2-8 inches in height and 2-6 inches in width. It has basal leaves that are densely hairy and lance-shaped. The flowers are small and white or yellow in color, and they bloom from May to August. The fruit is a broad, flattened pod that is about 1 cm long and 3 mm wide.
Care Guide
Draba Platycarpa is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold temperatures and drought. Here are some tips for taking care of this plant:
- Water: Water regularly but do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Fertilization: Fertilize twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.
- Soil: Plant in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight: Draba Platycarpa prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
- Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Draba Platycarpa is generally not susceptible to pests and diseases. However, it can be affected by root rot if the soil is too wet. To prevent this, make sure the soil is well-draining and do not overwater.
Habitat
Draba Platycarpa is native to North America and can be found in alpine and subalpine regions of the Rocky Mountains. It prefers rocky and gravelly soils and can tolerate cold temperatures and drought.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Draba Platycarpa be grown indoors?
A: No, this plant is not suitable for indoor cultivation.
Q: How often should I fertilize Draba Platycarpa?
A: Fertilize twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Draba Platycarpa?
A: This plant is hardy in zones 5-9.
Q: How often should I water Draba Platycarpa?
A: Water regularly but do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Related Plants
- Draba Alpina
- Draba Aizoides
- Draba Arctica
- Draba Cappadocica
- Draba Fladnizensis
References
- “Draba platycarpa.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed July 27, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279489.
- “Draba platycarpa.” Plants of the World Online. Accessed July 27, 2021. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:282606-2.
- “Broadpod Draba.” Colorado State University Extension. Accessed July 27, 2021. https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/broadpod-draba-7-226/.
