Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Brassicaceae   Mustard Family

Genus: Cardaria   Whitetop
About five species of noxious perennials with creeping horizontal roots that vigorously spread. Origin is Eurasia.

Scientific Name: Cardaria draba (L.) Desv.
Common Name(s): Hoary-cress, White-top, Heart-podded Hoary-cress, Pepper-weed White-top
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Horay Cress' reddish-brown seeds.

ID: Hrb-CADDR-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): seed