Burnt Candytuft

Aethionema saxatile is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, commonly referred to as the mustard or cabbage family. It is known by the common name Burnt Candytuft and is native to the European Alps. The species was published in 1812. It is a herbaceous plant with small, clustered flowers typical of the Brassicaceae family. The plant is adapted to alpine environments and is found growing in rocky or mountainous habitats. Its scientific name is Aethionema saxatile (L.) W.T.Aiton, with the genus Aethionema comprising a small group of flowering plants in the Brassicaceae family.