Sisymbrium erysimoides
French Rocket, Mediterranean Rocket
Other regional names: Smooth Mustard
- Smooth Mustard
Also known as: Hesperis erysimodes (Desf.) Kuntze +15 more
- Hesperis erysimodes (Desf.) Kuntze
- Hesperis erysimoides (Desf.) Kuntze
- Norta erysimoides (Desf.) Britton
- Pachypodium erysimoides (Desf.) Webb & Berthel.
- Sisymbrium erysimoides subsp. vilaenadalis (Sennen) Sennen
- Sisymbrium erysimoides var. arenarium Pit.
- Sisymbrium erysimoides var. erysimoides
- Sisymbrium erysimoides var. ovalifolium Christ
- Sisymbrium erysimoides var. ovalifolium Webb ex Pit.
- Sisymbrium erysimoides var. xerophilum E.Fourn.
- Sisymbrium lagascae Amo
- Sisymbrium nitidulum Lag. ex Spreng.
- Sisymbrium nitidum Zea ex Desf.
- Sisymbrium vilaenadalis Sennen
- Sisymbrium zeae Spreng.
- Velarum erysimoides (Desf.) V.I.Dorof.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Sisymbrium erysimoides (commonly known as French Rocket or Mediterranean rocket) is an annual belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Yemen
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, Azores, California, Germany, Great Britain, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Portugal, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia