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Draba arctica J.Vahl  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesDraba arctica J.Vahl 
BibliographyFl. Dan. [G.C.Oeder & auct. suc., eds.]: t. 2294 (1840)
Native RangeSvalbard, Greenland, Nunavut
Primary BiomeSubarctic
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude0-500m
Descriptionbasal leaves petiolate, oblanceolate to narrowly ovate, to 3cm, entire, densely pubescent, stem leaves sessile, ovate, pubescent, raceme 3-18-flowered, petals spathulate, 3-6mm
Size3-17cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDraba cinerea var. arctica (J.Vahl) Pohle
Territory1 Europe
     10 Northern Europe (SVA Svalbard)
7 Northern America
     70 Subarctic America (GNL Greenland, NUN Nunavut)
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