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Turritis

Turritis

9.9
A group of flowering plants related to cabbages and mustard
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists debated whether Turritis should remain a separate genus or be merged with Arabis.

Examples

  • Several species in the Turritis genus can be found in temperate regions worldwide.

  • The Turritis plant blooms in early spring.

  • The wild rocket, once classified under Turritis, is now placed in a different genus.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Turritis for its beauty.

  • Several species in the Turritis genus can be found in temperate regions worldwide.

  • Botanists debated whether Turritis should remain a separate genus or be merged with Arabis.

  • The Turritis plant blooms in early spring.

Compounds

Turritis glabra
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall plant called tower mustard that lives one or two years and has small white flowers

Surface Forms

Turritis singular
Turritises plural

Etymology

Turritis comes from the Latin turris, meaning 'tower'. The plants have tall, tower-like flower spikes, so the genus was named for that shape.