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Search Term(s): Descurainia sophia   (1 record found)

BRASSICACEAE
Mustard Family
Descurainia sophia  (herb-Sophia)   
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Synonym
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Descurainia: named for 18th century French botanist and physician/pharmacist Francois Descourain; sophia: from the Greek word sophia (wisdom) or sophos (wise)
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rare in disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Eurasia
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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