Genus: Isatis

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Last Modified 04/12/2013

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Nomenclature

Isatis Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 2: 670. 1753.

List of Isatis Species

General Discussion

Isatis tinctoria L. was reported naturalizing from an unspecified locality in SuffolK Co., NY in 1936; but no specimens have been seen.

References to Isatis

  • Farah, K. O. et.al. 1988. Autoecology and population biology of dyers woad Isatis tinctoria. Weed Science 36: 186-193.
  • Mack, R. N. 1991. The commercial seed trade: an early disperser of weeds in the United States. Econ. Bot. 45: 257-273.
  • Monaco, T. A. et.al. 2005. Morphological and physiological responses of the invasive weed Isatis tinctoria to contrasting light, soil-nitrogen and water. Weed Research 45: 460-466.