Kingdom Plantae Family Brassicaceae Scientific name Hemicrambe townsendii | Order Brassicales Genus Hemicrambe Rank Species | |
Hemicrambe townsendii is a rare cliff-dwelling shrub in the Brassicaceae family. Less than one metre tall, it can easily be identified by its white flowers and small hanging fruit. It has a very limited range, only being found in Yemen. It is currently unknown whether the overall population is growing or shrinking.
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