Greenland Rockcress

Overview

Greenland Rockcress (Braya thorild-wulffii) is a small succulent plant native to Greenland from the family Brassicaceae. It is a densely tufted, often greyish green, perennial with small bright green flowers appearing in small clusters in April and May. As the plant is short-lived, flowering is the key characteristic for its detection in the wild. It typically grows on calcareous rocks and the fruiting capsules give off a pungent odor. Greenland Rockcress prefers cool, moist and sunny habitats along the south-west coast of Greenland. It is a fragile species under threat from illegal collection and destruction of its natural habitat.

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