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Conringia Austriaca
''Conringia'' is a genus of plants in the Brassicaceae, mustard family known commonly as hare's ear mustards. These herbs are native to Eurasia, although one species ''Conringia orientalis'', is known on many continents as a common weed. The genus was named for the German philosopher Hermann Conring. Species include: *''Conringia austriaca'' *''Conringia orientalis'' *''Conringia perfoliata'' *''Conringia persica'' *''Conringia planisiliqua'' References External links Jepson Manual TreatmentUSDA Plants Profile Brassicaceae Brassicaceae genera {{Brassicales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conringia Orientalis
''Conringia orientalis'' is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae, mustard family known by the common name hare's ear mustard. It is native to Eurasia but it is known elsewhere as an introduced species and sometimes a noxious weed. It is weedy in its native range and also in North America, where it is a widespread invasive species, especially in central Canada.North American Plant Protection Organization It is an annual herb producing an unbranched erect stem in height. The thick, waxy leaves are generally oval in shape, up to long, and clasp the stem at their bases. The flower is enclosed in pointed sepals and has yellow, clawed petals about long. The fruit is a beaded silique up to long. The plant is known to be toxic to livestock. References |