Cheiranthus

Cheiranthus
Cheiranthus
Cheiranthus cheiri
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Cheiranthus
L.
Species
  • Cheiranthus cheiri L.
  • Cheiranthus allioni

Cheiranthus (pronounced /kaɪˈrænθəs/),[1] also known as wall-flower, is a large genus from the family Brassicaceae. They are perennial plants grown for their colourful flowers.

References

  1. ^ Sunset Western Garden Book, 1995:606–607