St. Hilarion Cabbage - Brassica hilarionis Post - Κράµβη του Αγίου Ιλαρίωνα - Endemic to Cyprus

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Red Data Book category
Endemic to Cyprus

Brassica hilarionis is a species of perennial cruciferous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is endemic to  Cyprus and is classified as endangered. This species flowers from March to May. Its common name is St. Hilarion Cabbage.

Description

Brassica hilarionis is a perennial subshrub that grows in the subtropical biome of  Cyprus. It is hairless, and has a basal rosette of rounded, fleshy leaves with flat stalks. The upper leaves clasp the stem. From March to May, B. hilarionis produces large racemes of creamy white flowers, with petals up to 2.5 centimeters long. This species produces narrow seed pods up to seven centimeters long. B. hilarionis grows up to one meter tall.

Habitat and distribution

Brassica hilarionis is endemic to the subtropical northern Range in northern Cyprus, from Yayla to Kornos. It inhabits rocky areas and has been recorded growing on limestone cliffs at altitudes of 400-850 meters

Brassica hilarionis is a hairless perennial up to 1 m high with a basal rosette of roundish, fleshy, flat-stalked leaves, upper leaves stalkless and stem-clasping. Has large loose racemes of creamy white flowers with petals up to 2.5 cm long. Narrow beaked pods up to 7 cm. Flowers from March to May

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