Descurainia — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Descurainia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Descurainia antarctica
Descurainia antarctica
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species but it should succeed as a spring-sown annual in Britain. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.
Full cultivation guide →Descurainia incana
Descurainia incana
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species but since it is a casual in Britain there should be no problems in cultivating it here and it is probably not too fussy about soil or situation. We suggest growing it in a dry to moist soil in a sunny position. There is some confusion as to the correct name for this species with some authorities using the name D. richardsonii.
Full cultivation guide →Descurainia pinnata
Descurainia pinnata
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species but judging by its native range it should succeed in most parts of Britain and is probably not too fussy about soil or situation. We suggest growing it in a dry to moist soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Descurainia sophia
Descurainia sophia
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on the needs of this species but, judging by its habitat it should succeed in most soils in a fairly sunny position.
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