| Brassica hilarionis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Brassica |
| Species: | B. hilarionis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brassica hilarionis | |
Brassica hilarionis is a species ofperennialcruciferous plant in the familyBrassicaceae. It isendemic toNorthern Cyprus and is classified asendangered.[1] This species flowers from March to May.[2] Its common name is St. Hilarion Cabbage.[citation needed]
Brassica hilarionis is aperennialsubshrub that grows in thesubtropicalbiome of Northern Cyprus. It ishairless and has a basalrosette of rounded, fleshy leaves with flat stalks. The upper leaves clasp the stem. From March to May,B. hilarionis produces largeracemes of creamy white flowers withpetals up to 2.5 centimeters (0.984 inches) long. This species produces narrowseed pods up to seven centimeters long.B. hilarionis grows up to one meter tall.[2]
Brassica hilarionis is endemic to the subtropical Northern Range in Northern Cyprus,[3][4] from Yayla to Kornos. It inhabits rocky areas and has been recorded growing on limestone cliffs at altitudes of 400-850 meters.[1]