Draba smithii

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Draba smithii
Smith's Draba

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DERIVATION

Draba

- From Greek drabe (sharp or acrid); referring to the burning taste of the leaves

smithii

Draba smithii named for Ernest Charles Smith, 1864-1961

Elymus smithii for Jared Gage Smith, 1866-1957, American botanist and agronomist, especially known for taxonomy of the Poaceae family.

Rhamnus smithii named for Benjamin Hayes Smith, 1841-1918, American botanist and author.

- named for Sir James Edward Smith, 18th century English botanist

FAMILY

HABIT

Herbaceous

RANGE

Colorado

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

White

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

COMMON NAME(S)

Smith's Draba

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FLOWERING:
When Draba smithii has been observed flowering
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2014

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