Sisymbrium polyceratium
Prostrate Hedge Mustard, Shortfruit Hedgemustard
Also known as: Chamaeplium polyceratium (L.) Wallr. +9 more
- Chamaeplium polyceratium (L.) Wallr.
- Erysimum polyceratium (L.) Link
- Hesperis polyceratia (L.) Kuntze
- Kibera polyceratia (L.) Calest.
- Neotorularia polyceratia (L.) V.I.Dorof.
- Phryne subulata Bubani
- Sisymbrium corniculatum Lam.
- Sisymbrium polyceratium var. normale Kuntze
- Sisymbrium polyceratium var. pilosum Kuntze
- Velarum polyceratum (L.) Rchb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Sisymbrium polyceratium (commonly known as Prostrate Hedge-mustard or Shortfruit hedgemustard) is an annual within the Brassicaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
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, Great Britain, Pennsylvania, Portugal, Texas