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Odontarrhena
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Translingual
right|thumb|Odontarrhena obovata species (syn: Alyssum obovatum species)
Etymology
From mul ὀδούς grc tooth ᾰ̓́ρρην grc-att man -a f.
Proper noun
1 f
genus family Brassicaceae numerous flowering plants
Usage notes
Originally a separate genus, then amalgamated into Alyssum genus, but more recently reseperated, based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Consequently, Odontarrhena species are typically still known by synonyms placing them in Alyssum genus.
Some species are nickel hyperaccumulators (capable of growing in soil or water with very high concentrations of the metal).
Hyponyms
genus Odontarrhena obovata species type species
For other species see 1 and 1
References
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mul Crucifers