Aubrieta columnae

Aubrieta columnae is a member of the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as the mustard or cabbage family. The species was formally published in 1826 by the botanist Guss. Its natural range spans across parts of Western and Southern Europe, including the Flemish and Walloon regions of Belgium, as well as areas in France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, and former Yugoslavia. The species is part of the genus Aubrieta, which includes other flowering plants known for their showy blooms and preference for rocky or alpine habitats.