Hesperis bicuspidata
Hesperis bicuspidata Poir.
Hesperis bicuspidata, a species in the Brassicaceae family, is native to regions including Southeastern Turkey, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, and Turkey. It was first described in 1813 by Poir. The species is documented from various locations in Turkey, including Adana, Amasya, Ankara, Burdur, Içel, Isparta, and Kırıkkale, often found in forested or rocky habitats at elevations between 1100 and 1980 meters.
Description
Hesperis bicuspidata is found in a range of habitats, including Pinus nigra and Cedrus forests, calcareous rocky valleys, and stony slopes. Collection records show it occurs in areas such as the Bolkar Dağlar, Sarp Mountain, and Obrukbaşı plateau. It is associated with elevations between 1100 and 1980 meters and is documented from various localities in Turkey, including Saimbeyli, Kızılcahamam, and Eğridir. The species is typically found in open forest areas, juniper thickets, and rocky terrain, with specific records from serpentine and calcareous substrates.
Distribution
SE · Lebanon-Syria · Palestine · Turkey
Synonyms
Cheiranthus bicuspidatusHesperis cuspidataHesperis kotschyanaHesperis reuterianaHesperis sintenisiiHesperis stellataHesperis tauricolaHesperis unguicularisHesperis violaceaHesperis transcaucasica
