Myagrum perfoliatum
Bird's Eye Cress, Mitre Cress
Also known as: Crucifera myagrum E.H.L.Krause +4 more
- Crucifera myagrum E.H.L.Krause
- Myagrum amplexicaule Moench
- Myagrum littorale Scop.
- Myagrum perfoliatum f. minus Bolzon
- Rapistrum perfoliatum (L.) Bergeret
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, Myagrum perfoliatum (commonly known as Bird's-eye cress or Mitre Cress) is an annual belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, 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)
Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Japan, Korea, Norway, Queensland, South Australia, Sweden, Texas, Victoria, Virginia, West Himalaya