White draba, Wedgeleaf draba
| Botanical Name | Draba cuneifolia |
| Common Name | White draba, Wedgeleaf draba |
| Family | Brassicaceae - Mustard |
| Description | This small, native plant has leaves covered with stellate hairs— starburst like. Some of the leaves are wedge- shaped. The stems are purplish in color. These plants are often mat-forming. |
| Mature Size | 2 ½” – 3” tall |
| Bloom | In April and May, white, 4-petaled flowers appear in clusters at the tops of hairy stems that emerge from the base of the plant. They are each about ¼” across and are followed by thin banana-shaped seed pods. |
| Interesting Facts | The Draba cuneifolia is considered endangered in some states, but not in New Mexico. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | None found. |
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Photo by Janice Tucker for SFBG
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