Hornungia
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Hornungia is a small genus of plants in the mustard family
. It currently contains three species that have previously been classified as members of other genera, including Hutchinsia and Pritzelago. The genera, and sometimes several others, are usually treated as synonyms.
Species:
These are fleshy annuals with white flowers native to Eurasia. One species, H. procumbens, is also widespread in North America.
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae, a medium sized and economically important family of flowering plants , are informally known as the mustards, mustard flowers, the crucifers or the cabbage family....
. It currently contains three species that have previously been classified as members of other genera, including Hutchinsia and Pritzelago. The genera, and sometimes several others, are usually treated as synonyms.
Species:
- Hornungia alpinaHutchinsia alpinaHornungia alpina is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the mountains of Southern and Central Europe, as far south as northern Spain , central Italy and the Republic of Macedonia , and is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens .-External links:...
(syn. Hutchinsia alpina) - Hornungia petraea (syn. Hutchinsia petraea)
- Hornungia procumbensHornungia procumbensHornungia procumbens is a species of herb native to the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. Common names include Oval Purse, Slenderweed and Prostrate Hutchinsia.-Description:It is an annual herb with white flowers...
(syn. Hutchinsia procumbens)
These are fleshy annuals with white flowers native to Eurasia. One species, H. procumbens, is also widespread in North America.