Sisymbrium irio
London Rocket
Also known as: Arabis charbonnelii H.Lév. +19 more
- Arabis charbonnelii H.Lév.
- Crucifera irio (L.) E.H.L.Krause
- Descurainia irio (L.) Webb & Berthel.
- Erysimum irio (L.) Farw.
- Erysimum irio (L.) Rupr.
- Hesperis iriodes Kuntze
- Hesperis maxima Kuntze
- Hesperis subulata Kuntze
- Irio ruderalis Fourr.
- Norta irio (L.) Britton
- Phryne laxata Bubani
- Sisymbrium austriacum subsp. multisiliquosum (Hoffm.) Rouy & Foucaud
- Sisymbrium erucifolium Gilib.
- Sisymbrium erysimastrum Lam.
- Sisymbrium filiforme Dulac
- Sisymbrium glabrum Willd.
- Sisymbrium glabrum Willd. ex Schltdl., 1813
- Sisymbrium heteromallum E.Fourn., 1865
- Sisymbrium irio f. gracilior Sennen
- Sisymbrium irio subsp. dasycarpum O.E.Schulz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Sisymbrium irio (commonly known as London rocket) is an annual within the Brassicaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical 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, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, France, Greece, Gulf States, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mauritania, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yemen, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Assam, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Bolivia, California, Cape Provinces, Central European Russia, Chile Central, Colombia, Colorado, Connecticut, Ecuador, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Idaho, India, Ireland, Japan, Massachusetts, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Nansei-shoto, Netherlands, Nevada, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, Northern Territory, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Queensland, South Australia, Taiwan, Tasmania, Texas, Ukraine, Uruguay, Utah, Victoria, Western Australia, Wyoming