Hemicrambe townsendii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Hemicrambe
Species:
H. townsendii
Binomial name
Hemicrambe townsendii
Gómez Pompa

Hemicrambe townsendii is a rare cliff-dwelling shrub in the family Brassicaceae. 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.

References

  1. Miller, A. (2004). "Hemicrambe townsendii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44887A10950322. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44887A10950322.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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