Nasturtium africanum

Updated on Dec 23, 2024

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Kingdom Plantae Genus Nasturtium Rank Species		Order Brassicales Higher classification Nasturtium
Similar Nasturtium gambellii, Nasturtium, Cabbage family, Brassicales, Nasturtium microphyllum

Nasturtium africanum, the Moroccan watercress, is an aquatic plant endemic to Morocco. Two subspecies are recognized:

Nasturtium africanum subsp. africanum - northwestern Morocco

Nasturtium africanum subsp. mesatlanticum (Litard. & Maire) Greuter & Burdet (syn = Rorippa africana subsp. mesatlantica Litard. & Maire = Nasturtium mesatlanticum O.E. Schulz) -- Mid-Atlas Mountains of Morocco

Both subspecies are considered endangered.

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Nasturtium africanum Wikipedia

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