Brassicaceae

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Thlaspi Alliaceum

Description Thlaspi Alliaceum is a beautiful plant species that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is commonly known as Garlic Mustard due to its garlic-like scent. This biennial plant is native to Europe and western Asia but has now been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America, where it is considered an invasive species. The plant grows…
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Matthiola Tricuspidata

Description Matthiola Tricuspidata, commonly known as the Three-toothed Stock, is a fragrant flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant. The plant produces a rosette of basal leaves in the first year, followed by a tall spike of flowers in the second year. The flowers have a…
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Turritis Glabra

Description Turritis Glabra is a flowering plant from the Brassicaceae family, and it is also known as Tower Mustard, Smooth Tower-mustard, and Hairy Rockcress. It is native to the western United States and Canada, growing in rocky habitats, meadows, and along streams. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Brassicales Family Brassicaceae Genus Turritis Appearance Turritis…
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Physaria Purpurea

Description Physaria Purpurea is a herbaceous plant species that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other well-known plants such as broccoli and cabbage. This beautiful species is native to North America and is commonly found in the western part of the United States.Physaria Purpurea has a unique appearance that sets it apart from other plant species. It has small,…
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Sinapis Arvensis

Description Sinapis Arvensis, also known as Wild Mustard or Charlock, is an annual plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It can grow up to 1 meter tall and has a branching stem covered with coarse hairs. The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom from May to August, and then bear pods filled with small, round seeds. Sinapis Arvensis is…
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Lepidium Bonariense

Description Lepidium Bonariense, also known as Argentine pepperweed, is a plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to South America, particularly Argentina, and has been introduced to other parts of the world, including the United States. This plant is an annual or biennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It produces small white flowers…
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Lepidium Desvauxii

Description Lepidium Desvauxii, also known as Desvaux’s pepperwort, is a plant species in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The plant has a rosette of leaves at the base and an inflorescence with small white flowers. It is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 centimeters tall. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Thelypodiopsis

Description Thelypodiopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. This genus was first described in 1917 by Per Axel Rydberg. The name is derived from the Greek words “thelys” meaning female and “podos” meaning foot. The genus is native to North America and includes about 20 species. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Lepidium Lasiocarpum

Description Lepidium Lasiocarpum, also known as hairy-podded peppergrass, is a flowering annual plant that belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats such as dry slopes, rocky soils, and desert washes. This plant can grow up to 50 cm tall and has hairy stems and leaves. Its flowers are small…
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Cardamine Glanduligera

Description Cardamine glanduligera, commonly known as Australian rockcress or pink rockcress, is a plant species belonging to the family Brassicaceae. This biennial plant is native to southeastern Australia and is known for its ability to trap and kill insects. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Brassicales Family Brassicaceae Genus Cardamine Appearance The Cardamine glanduligera can…
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