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Braya alpina

Braya alpina Sternb. & Hoppe
Braya alpina
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Braya alpina is a species in the genus Braya, belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It was first described in 1815 by Sternb. & Hoppe. The species is native to regions including Norway, Austria, and Italy.

Description

Braya alpina is a member of the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as the mustard family. It is one of the species within the Braya genus. The species was scientifically described in 1815 by the botanists Sternb. & Hoppe. Its natural distribution includes areas in Norway, Austria, and Italy, where it is found growing in alpine or similar habitats. This species is part of a group of plants that are adapted to cold and high-altitude environments.

Distribution

NO · Austria · Italy

Synonyms

Braya alpina f. insignisErysimum brayoidesHesperis glabellaSisymbrium alpinum

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