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Hemicrambe fruticosa

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Hemicrambe fruticosa
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". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. IUCN: e.T44887A10950322. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44887A10950322.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.