Athysanus pusillus
Common Sandweed, Dwarf Athysanus
Other regional names: Sandweed
- Sandweed
Also known as: Athysanus pusillus var. glabrior S.Watson +2 more
- Athysanus pusillus var. glabrior S.Watson
- Thysanocarpus oblongifolius Nutt.
- Thysanocarpus pusillus Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Athysanus pusillus (commonly known as Common Sandweed or Dwarf Athysanus) is an annual belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New York