Aethionema grandiflorum
Persian Candytuft, Persian Stonecress
Also known as: Aethionema grandiflorum subsp. sintenisii (Hausskn. & Bornm.) Govaerts +5 more
- Aethionema grandiflorum subsp. sintenisii (Hausskn. & Bornm.) Govaerts
- Aethionema grandiflorum var. sintenisii (Hausskn. & Bornm.) Govaerts
- Aethionema levandowskyi N.Busch
- Aethionema pallidiflorum Hausskn. & Bornm. ex Bornm.
- Aethionema pulchellum Boiss. & A.Huet
- Aethionema sintenisii Hausskn. & Bornm. ex Bornm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Aethionema grandiflorum (commonly known as Persian Candytuft or Persian stonecress) is a shrub belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Iraq, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms