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Draba incana L.

hoary whitlow-grass (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
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Draba incana typically grows in base-rich uplands, from Shetland to the Peak District, Snowdonia and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, as well as in coastal dunes in northern Ireland, and northern and western Scotland.

Littleferry (VC107: East Sutherland); 2020-07-19

 hoary whitlow-grass / Draba incana: _Draba incana_ typically grows in base-rich uplands, from Shetland to the Peak District, Snowdonia and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, as well as in coastal dunes in northern Ireland, and northern and western Scotland.

In exposed settings, such as coastal and upland cliffs, Draba incana can be almost stemless; it differs from Draba norvegica in its broader leaves.

Invernaver (VC108: West Sutherland); 2019-07-02

 hoary whitlow-grass / Draba incana: In exposed settings, such as coastal and upland cliffs, _Draba incana_ can be almost stemless; it differs from _Draba norvegica_ in its broader leaves.

The fruits of Draba incana are slightly spiralled, unlike the straight fruits of Draba norvegica.

Littleferry (VC107: East Sutherland); 2020-07-19

 hoary whitlow-grass / Draba incana: The fruits of _Draba incana_ are slightly spiralled, unlike the straight fruits of _Draba norvegica_.

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