Cardaria draba is native to Eurasia and is a perennial that grows both through seed and clonally. Clonal growth occurs when the roots spread horizontally and give rise to new plants. Because it can grow clonally, it can create dense monoculutres (areas where it is the only species). My old neighbor back in Utah had this problem, a good 1/4 of their yard was just C. draba.
This species was one of the first to flower in SLC this year. It has alternate leaves, which near the top of the plant hug the stem (sessile) but near the bottom of the plant have a leaf stalk. It has small white flowers making not altogether unpleasing on the eyes.
This species was one of the first to flower in SLC this year. It has alternate leaves, which near the top of the plant hug the stem (sessile) but near the bottom of the plant have a leaf stalk. It has small white flowers making not altogether unpleasing on the eyes.