Other common names:
Shad Flower, Whitlow Grass Other scientific names: Draba praecox, Erophila spathulata, Erophila verna, Erophila vulgaris Family: Mustard Family (Brassicaceae) Similar species: • Carolina Whitlow Grass (Draba reptans) - Very similar. Flowers: Spring; White; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Height:
Up to 2 cm (1 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 128 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: verna: of spring Photographs:
136 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Spring Whitlow Grass flowers.
Closeup view. Spring Whitlow Grass is a very early spring wildflower. This one is blooming in mid-April.
These plants and their flowers are tiny!
An entire Spring Whitlow Grass plant. This species likes to grow in fine gravelly soils.
Another entire plant. One of the flowers is starting to form a seed pod.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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