Citation: L., Sp. Pl. 660 (1753).

Derivation: Greek erysimon, a name for herbs belonging to this genus.

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: None

Description:
Annual herbs, hairy; hairs branched, appressed.

sepals erect, usually dimorphic; petals long-clawed; stamens 6; median nectariferous glands present; stigma capitate, slightly bilobed.

Siliqua dehiscent, quadrangular in transverse section; mid-vein prominent; seeds in 1 row per locule; radicle incumbent.

Distribution:  About 100 species in Europe and the Mediterranean; 1 species introduced into Australia.

Biology: No text

Author: Not yet available