Pachyphragma macrophyllum
Caucasian Pennycress
Also known as: Gagria lobata M.Král +7 more
- Gagria lobata M.Král
- Lepia latifolia (M.Bieb.) Desv.
- Pachyphragma macrophyllum (Hoffmann) N.Bush
- Pterolobium biebersteinii Andrz. ex C.A.Mey.
- Pterolobium biebersteinii Andrz. ex DC.
- Pterolobium macrophyllum (Hoffm.) Rupr.
- Thlaspi latifolium M.Bieb.
- Thlaspi macrophyllum Hoffm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Pachyphragma macrophyllum (commonly known as Caucasian pennycress) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
North Caucasus, 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)
Great Britain