Rorippa
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 Rorippa amphibia
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Rorippa alpina (S. Wats.) Rydb. |
Rorippa is a flowering plant genus in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), containing approximately 80 species native to Europe through central Asia, Africa, and North America. Rorippa species are annual to perennial herbs, usually with yellow flowers and a peppery flavour.
Rorippa formerly included several species of watercress, now placed in the genus Nasturtium. In particular, R. nasturtium-aquaticum (now N. officinale) and R. microphylla (now N. microphyllum) are often referred to as species of Rorippa.
[edit] References
- Rorippa (TSN 22991). Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- APG II (visited June 2005)
- USDA Database
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