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Hornungia

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Higher classification
  
Cabbage family

Order
  
Brassicales

Scientific name
  
Hornungia

Rank
  
Genus

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Lower classifications
  
Hornungia alpina, Hornungia procumbens

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.

Hornungia Hornungia petraea

Species:

  • Hornungia alpina (syn. Hutchinsia alpina)
  • Hornungia petraea (syn. Hutchinsia petraea)
  • Hornungia procumbens (syn. Hutchinsia procumbens)
  • These are fleshy annuals with white flowers native to Eurasia. One species, H. procumbens, is also widespread in North America.

    Hornungia Hornungia petraea subsp petraea Mastuerzo de piedras
    Hornungia FileHornungia petraea2 eFjpg Wikimedia Commons

    Hornungia Hornungia procumbens Oval Purse Discover Life

    Hornungia FileHornungia alpina002jpg Wikimedia Commons

    References

    Hornungia Wikipedia